Most Important Technology

If I had to choose the single most important digital technology in my life I would have to say my cell phone. My computer is extremely important since that's what I use to do homework, pay my bills and look up information that I need to know on a daily basis, however without my computer I could always go to the public library or use a friend's computer. My cell phone however would be irreplaceable. I use my cell phone constantly to stay connected with my family and friends. I text message dozens of times a day and this has become my primary means of communication. I use text messaging to let my boyfriend know what I'm up to, ask my mom what she wants to do for dinner and check up with friends about upcoming plans. Without my cell phone I wouldn't be able to do all of these things either by text message or phone call. My cell phone contains the numbers of everyone and everything vital in my life. If I lost it I would be in some trouble. I don't think I could do without my cell phone because that is how I stay connected and in touch with everyone else in my life. If I didn't have it how would I ever know what was going on and how would I ever be able to talk to my boyfriend and friends?

If I did suddenly find myself without my cell phone I'm not sure what I would do. I suppose I could stay in touch with people through the computer, however that does not give me immediate responses. Most of the time if I have a quick question for my boyfriend or a friend I text it real quick and they reply within a short amount of time. Sending an email may take longer to get a response. If I needed to make a phone call I could always ask a friend to use his or her cell phone, however this would be for a quick use, it wouldn't stay with me all the time like my cell phone. Since I no longer have a land line in my house I would be without a phone at home. My cell phone is usually next to me. Whether I am driving in my car, lying in bed or reading a book my cell is usually nearby so that I can hear when someone is trying to reach me. I use text messaging to stay connected to my boyfriend on a regular basis. Without my cell phone I wouldn't be able to text him to just say hi or make plans with him. My relationship with him would change a lot.

So overall my cell phone connects me to the outside world and without I may just feel very alone.