So I just read an article in Reader's Digest (yes, I read Reader's Digest AND I listen to talk radio...proving I am old). I could not agree more with this article. It's about the death of phone calls. I for one, welcome the death of phone calls. Yes, there are times that I need/want to talk on the phone, but in general I hate the phone!
I HATE TALKING ON THE PHONE!
There, I said it. I have said it before but I really mean it this time. I have been avoiding 2 friends lately that LOVE the phone. They can talk for hours on the phone. I cannot. It's terrible to ignore people like that but I really hate talking on the phone.
Could be WHAT we talk about on the phone. Whining, complaining, same old stories over and over, same old advice over and over, same old bullshit over and over. At least in person I can express my dismay at their predicaments and they can read on my face that I really have no desire to hear their shit over and over. Or maybe I can listen with a more sympathetic ear in person because of their facial expressions and body movements. Either way, talking on the phone sucks.
I call my mother on the phone, and some other relatives I guess. But in general, I avoid it at all costs. I would rather converse in person. Make plans with me via text or email, I will be there. And we can talk for hours...IN PERSON.
I guess that's the weird part for me. People I cannot stand talking on the phone with, I could spend hours talking to in person.
Thats it I guess. My birthday came and went. Andy got me some cute snoopy stuff. Jim gave me a gift certificate to get a manicure and pedicure. Andy's parents sent me some money. We are going out to dinner for lobster on Thursday with my mom and brother, and then out with my uncle and cousins for a fish fry on Friday. Our anniversary is Friday as well...11 years. Time flies. I don't even like talking to Andy on the phone really. Nothing to say except "I am on my way home...see ya in a few. Loveyabye."
I guess I just like face to face time. At least with texts and emails there isn't any weird silence when you don't know what to say. And if you don't have a response at least you buy yourself some time to find one. And its not a time waster. Sure I can multitask when I am on the phone but I like to give the caller undivided attention. So then I don't get anything done. I don't mind talking when I am driving...in fact that is usually when I call my mom.
Ok enough, point made.
The vitamins...actually I feel better. Still no motivation really but maybe it will come! Haha! Once I throw in some exercise maybe I will be a little more motivated.
Things to remember: free cinnamon sugar (cinnamon shug...as Hiller would say) from Auntie Anne's on my birthday, crying at what Andy wrote in my birthday card, 70+ birthday wishes on Facebook, feeling older but starting to feel better and excited for what the future holds. <3
i hate talking on the phone as well. I was really bad when I did it for a living. the only person I talk to on the phone now are Nicole and Andy, so it is much better now. Would I rather do it in person, yes, but cannot. I do like text and email, it gives me a little more time to think through my response. I'll call and let you know what I mean. Love the blog, keep it up momma.
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