I always thought that cell phones were obnoxious and unnecessary. Text messaging, to me, was one of the primary problems with our world, or at least with our modes of communication. I was adamantly against getting a cell phone and you could be damn sure that if I *did* get a cell phone, it would be used for emergency phone calls only.
Well, last summer I was traveling out east to visit a friend and because I was traveling through Toronto during the G20 protests, I thought it would be important to have a way of contacting folks, particularly my brother, who was meeting me downtown. Shortly after obtaining my phone, I reluctantly began text messaging as a way to convey short, but important thoughts, opinions, and plans. And you know what? I don't regret it. Below is a text message conversation I had just moments ago that proves, for me, the necessity of this mode of communication.
friend: you know what would be good right now? fried veggie bologna sandwich with mustard, and plain lays or dill pickle chips...drooool
me: I'm not a huge fan of veg bologna, but with some cheese and tomoato and some chips and a pickle...mmmm
friend: Mmmm...i know what you mean about the veg bologna, but nothing else is quite right....except real bologna, but that's not going to happen lol
me: true. mmmm....or some old cheddar and provolone...mmmm
friend: with tomato...
me: of course. and on spelt sourdough
friend: Haha...are we sexting about food?
me: i think so
friend: let's cook dinner next time i'm in town.
And this, folks is undeniable PROOF that text messaging is an important and noble practice.
