When I was in HS I was the kid teachers & counselors wrote off because well we were low income, my dad was an alcoholic, my mom left and I was raising my brother at 15. At 35 I had the audacity to enroll in college w/ 3 kids & a FT job. My daughter. At Michigan. For her PhD.
Officially 1 month since I switched to a flip phone.
- Everyone is more severely addicted to their smartphones than I thought. Once you have a dumbphone, you'll frequently find yourself as the only person in the room not on their phone. It's not just teenagers, it's parents and adults of all ages. It's like everyone is stuck in a trance. 75+ year olds might be the only exception.
- All the objections I previously had for getting a dumbphone have turned out to be overblown and/or solvable. My iPhone addiction had fed my brain excuses to not do this earlier. If you really want to make the switch, you can.
- I've felt embarrassed to pull out my flip phone in public at times, for fear of being different or drawing too much attention to myself. But I have learned to just own up to it. Most people end up saying something like "Oh, I probably should do that too."
- I am using my brain more. Even though my flip phone has Waze, I find myself memorizing maps and roads. I'm more bored and get lost in my thoughts. I'm using paper and pen more. Increased desire for tangible things > digital things.
Overall, it has been a great experience and I plan on never going back.
Rough day. My youngest is a Firefighter/Pandemic. Her partner that worked with her through the rookie season passed away on duty Monday. I was so thankful he was by her side during that time. I am so sad for his family at home and at the station. Take nothing for granted. β€οΈ
My brother and his family moved to Navarre FL in February. Today he learned they have bears in Navarre FL. Big bears. Really big bears. πππβ οΈ
Also have to add this to it: he was 53 years old. The third male in their 50s that I knew that has died this year. You all need to take care of yourselves!
Rough day. My youngest is a Firefighter/Pandemic. Her partner that worked with her through the rookie season passed away on duty Monday. I was so thankful he was by her side during that time. I am so sad for his family at home and at the station. Take nothing for granted. β€οΈ
Sharing this for @Hail2themaiznbl even though she left Twitter a LOT of the Michigan Twitter know Shawn and Gary and have experienced her never ending kindness and generosity. Please read below. Our turn to return the favor π«ΆπΌβ€οΈππΌ
Susan Collins's latest financial report just came out.
A staggering one-third of her money raised this quarter came directly from AIPAC.
Senator Collins is bought and paid for by Benjamin Netanyahu, and she votes accordingly.
I applied for @TheMasters tickets again today. 20+ years. ZERO tickets. I just want 1. Any day. Practice round. Doesn't matter. Please. I'm 58. Just once.