What's been on my mind lately.....

I got a new cell phone this week and it's funny because it is one where the screen flips up and there is a keyboard that makes texting easier. It's funny to me because I am not a big texter (is that a word?). My old phone made it really hard to text, so it would take me seriously like 5 minutes to respond to a text. Most of the time I would just call the person back. My new phone makes it so easy and I have been texting a lot more. It got me thinking about the fact that it is so convenient to text someone instead of calling them and how this is not necessarily always a good thing.

Don't get me wrong, I love technology and I think texting is great. It is definitely convenient when you are somewhere where you are not able to talk on your phone and you need to call someone. It is great when you need to quickly get a message to someone, ask a quick question, etc.. On the other hand, I think it can become too convenient.

It makes me ask myself, "What happened to "real" conversations?" The kind where you need to call a friend and ask a question and you ask how they have been doing, and end up catching up for hours on the phone. The kind where you hear the other persons voice. I am as guilty of this as anyone, and I don't want to be anymore. Relationships take time and effort and I want to make sure I am taking the time to call my friends and family and talk to them.

Our world is so fast passed and texting, My Space, Facebook, and blogs like this one make it easier to stay connected, but I still think there is nothing better than a good ole' fashion conversation. Maybe it's the fact I'm a girl and communication is so important to us. I don't know, but sometimes I wish things were still like the old days. When people would sit on their front porches and visit with their neighbors face to face.

I know that the world won't change just for me, so I will still keep texting, but I am committed to making time to call my family and friends more. Be expecting a call soon!!