Challenge Results

Well, I was successful in not using my phone or the computer this weekend.  It wasn't really that hard, I wasn't really going through withdrawal, but I did have those moments when I thought, "Oh this would make a GREAT FB update."  


I found myself reading when I had 20 minutes of downtime, instead of playing on my phone or checking forums.


I don't think my time with my family was any more special, simply because I put my phone away during family time anyway.


However, I had so many things to read this morning when I turned my computer on.  It will be awhile until I fully catch up.


So yes, I can go a weekend without my phone.  I could probably go a week, but would need to check email for bills and such.  But I don't want to.  I'm not addicted to it, it isn't interfering with my relationships or real life.  But I don't want to.


I like the relationships I've forged and rebuilt via the internet.  I like the photos I can post online.  I like the ease of communication.  I like having something to do when I find myself waiting unexpectedly when no one is around.  There you have it.


And all the things you missed while I was sans-phone this weekend:

• A super cute photo of Audrey sleeping in the shopping cart
• Knowing that Josh and I went on a lunch-date and had a great time
• A reminder to set your clocks ahead
• An admission that we almost forgot to set OUR clocks ahead
• I didn't have any trouble losing my hour of sleep; if anything it was better because Audrey slept great.
• Knowing that I was waiting for a St. Patrick's Day parade to start
• My step-son drove me around for the first time - and it's fun to be the licensed driver in the car with someone with a permit because you not only are allowed to, but you HAVE to backseat drive.
• hearing that Audrey went potty in her own potty on Sunday morning (Thank you Josh for tweeting that for me.....)
• couldn't post the photos or videos from Open Mic night on Friday night - will have to work on those this week
• An announcement of a great impromptu lunch with some good friends

I'm sure there's more I could've posted and done this weekend.  But in all reality, we were so busy I'm not sure I could've gotten much done on the computer.

Challenge....

Josh is of the opinion that I spend a lot of time on my phone.  He doesn't think I could go an entire weekend without using my phone.  


I've accepted this challenge.  So ... this weekend, I will be sans phone.  No facebook, no txting, no twitter, no email, no spontaneous Audrey photos to flickr.  Nothing.  No technology.  I will have my phone for phone calls only (I think that's fair since we'll be out of the house for much of the weekend).  All other updates will just have to wait until Monday.


I get to use my real camera, but no computer, so I can't update photos until Monday.


I guess this means today I better get all my surfing done and my photos posted.


As of midnight tonight, I will be unreachable.


I'll check back in on Monday and let you know how it went.