I could live without a cell phone if I had to. We already only have the basic phones -- no smartphones for us, so there would be less to give up. I would miss being able to get in-contact with people right away, though. I hope there doesn't come a time when we have to give them up completely, but it's good to know that we could still function if we had to.
Best investment was buying a house and building equity, so far that is my best investment but I am hoping my masters in social work will be up there with best investment, not financially as a socialworker but my best mental investment.
Most definitely I could do without! Although we tell ourselves that we're safer when we carry a cell phone (which we are!), that's not the real reason we carry them. We get addicted to the constant interaction with others, the "essential" text messages, etc., the instant gratification from instant contact, but seldom think about the stress we gain from this. Life was a lot simpler "back then", and I miss it! For those that don't remember the ancient time before cell phones, you've missed out!
I need one for updates on the fly for my business and also because we don't have landline. Technically, *could* I drop it? Probably, but it would be darned uncomfortable and would limit my flexibility at work.
I have a 14 year old car and more than one, I've had to call for roadside assistance. I only use my cell phone for making and receiving phone calls when I'm not home, but I'd don't know what I'd do without it for emergencies. So I guess my answer is no.
Could I live without my cell? Absolutely...not. I upgraded from a fairly basic model to an iPhone this Spring. Besides calling/texting I use the Notes function for everything from shopping lists and to-do lists to "try this someday," the photo album has pics from trips and a 90 second clip of my new nephew laughing that I watch whenever I need a giggle. I use the Mint.com app to manage my money and read newspapers and various news blogs on it as well. Used the Amazon app to sell stuff without needing to dig out the old camera. It's not just a phone, it's a tool I use to help make my crazy life simpler and easier to manage.
And I have both of your books on my shelf at home! Like you, I started to get on the Frugalness Bandwagon both before it was "cool" and long before the explosion of the net!
No way could I live without a cell phone. I don't have a landline anymore, and I'm constantly on the go. My iPhone is perfect for when I'm away, when I have to answer work calls or texts, when I'm chatting with friends, or just standing in line (so I can catch up on Google Reader!).
I save by spending less and sacraficing on things like beer,and smokes,Which is also a plus by keeping me healthier,and i put 75% of my disposable income after paying bills away for the future!
Could I survive... yes. Would I want to willingly... not all the time.
I have no land line so going with no cell phone will result in no connection at all via phone, plus I need my phone for work.
Yes, I could live without a cell phone. I don't even like to talk on the phone. But I love my iPhone!! Just leave me all the Apps, okay? I don't care if makes calls or not. :)
I do live without a cell phone - quite happily, I might add. And the more I see of people whose attention is always and only focused on their cell phones while they pass up interactions with "real" people around them, and miss out on the experiences of the moment happening around them, the gladder I am that I've never had one and the more determined I am to continue as a modern-day Luddite.
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I could live without a cell phone if I had to. We already only have the basic phones -- no smartphones for us, so there would be less to give up. I would miss being able to get in-contact with people right away, though. I hope there doesn't come a time when we have to give them up completely, but it's good to know that we could still function if we had to.
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I could survive. I like it for safety reasons. Texting also seems like the only way to communicate with my daughter! I never use the phone to talk.
Best investment was buying a house and building equity, so far that is my best investment but I am hoping my masters in social work will be up there with best investment, not financially as a socialworker but my best mental investment.
Most definitely I could do without! Although we tell ourselves that we're safer when we carry a cell phone (which we are!), that's not the real reason we carry them. We get addicted to the constant interaction with others, the "essential" text messages, etc., the instant gratification from instant contact, but seldom think about the stress we gain from this. Life was a lot simpler "back then", and I miss it! For those that don't remember the ancient time before cell phones, you've missed out!
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The best investment I've made thus far is definitely my graduate degree. This has opened many doors that just having a bachelors degree wasn't doing.
I need one for updates on the fly for my business and also because we don't have landline. Technically, *could* I drop it? Probably, but it would be darned uncomfortable and would limit my flexibility at work.
I have a 14 year old car and more than one, I've had to call for roadside assistance. I only use my cell phone for making and receiving phone calls when I'm not home, but I'd don't know what I'd do without it for emergencies. So I guess my answer is no.
Could I live without my cell? Absolutely...not. I upgraded from a fairly basic model to an iPhone this Spring. Besides calling/texting I use the Notes function for everything from shopping lists and to-do lists to "try this someday," the photo album has pics from trips and a 90 second clip of my new nephew laughing that I watch whenever I need a giggle. I use the Mint.com app to manage my money and read newspapers and various news blogs on it as well. Used the Amazon app to sell stuff without needing to dig out the old camera. It's not just a phone, it's a tool I use to help make my crazy life simpler and easier to manage.
I'm sick of money advice about not spending at all,Save but still live a little,just stay disiplend knowing you are in control of your spending!
And I have both of your books on my shelf at home! Like you, I started to get on the Frugalness Bandwagon both before it was "cool" and long before the explosion of the net!
No. I feel I need to be able to communicate for my work and for my safety.
Yes i do,because if you want to have things in the future only you can make it or save it.No one else is going to make it happen ,But you!
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No way could I live without a cell phone. I don't have a landline anymore, and I'm constantly on the go. My iPhone is perfect for when I'm away, when I have to answer work calls or texts, when I'm chatting with friends, or just standing in line (so I can catch up on Google Reader!).
I save by spending less and sacraficing on things like beer,and smokes,Which is also a plus by keeping me healthier,and i put 75% of my disposable income after paying bills away for the future!
Can I survive without my cell phone?? I wouldn't mind trying and it might be a blessing in disguise not to have a cell phone and survive!
Could I survive... yes. Would I want to willingly... not all the time.
I have no land line so going with no cell phone will result in no connection at all via phone, plus I need my phone for work.
Yes, I could live without a cell phone. I don't even like to talk on the phone. But I love my iPhone!! Just leave me all the Apps, okay? I don't care if makes calls or not. :)
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Yes, I could live without it. It make things a little difficult but I didnt always have a phone.
I do live without a cell phone - quite happily, I might add. And the more I see of people whose attention is always and only focused on their cell phones while they pass up interactions with "real" people around them, and miss out on the experiences of the moment happening around them, the gladder I am that I've never had one and the more determined I am to continue as a modern-day Luddite.
I could not live with out my iPhone anymore. No ifs, ands, or buts about it.