Freakin' Wrong, But Hilarious

Hilariously inaccurate.  Except for the square shapeness of it.  I hope this person wasn't employed by the psychic hotline.  He/she would have just been stealing other's money.  Unlike the other psychic hotline employees.  And who doesn't love the finger nail stylings on those models?  That is a nice timestamp in and of itself.  

Phone Time

So, as my personal friends know, I am trying to get back into the world of dating.   Let's imagine, hypothetically speaking, I've got a couple (presumably) gentlemen that I'm 'talking to'.  And by talking, I mean emailing, texting, or iming.

It has now reached the point where we've continued to converse and these men that I don't know in 'real life', if you will, have requested a 'get to know you' phone conversation.

Although I do find this to be a completely reasonable request....

I HATE getting-to-know-you phone conversations.  I kind of hate talking on the phone, in general.  I KNOW I am not alone in this.  I don't mind it when I'm catching up with a friend with whom I could talk for hours, or if it's to tell an urgent story that is too long to type.   But otherwise, I almost always opt for a different (perhaps more modern) means of communication.  I feel like I have several friends I talk to for hours every day (via email/text/etc.).  In fact, I can only think of one friend I talk to on the phone regularly, and she's one of 'those' who checks her email once every three days.

Anyhow.  What's a gal to do?  Suck it up and talk on the phone with these guys?  Although I do find it completely reasonable that they want to see if they have enough in common with be before taking the time to make a long commute or putting out time and/or money to see me.... I would just rather meet someone in person and see if I hit it off.  That, and I am not good on the phone. Give me a chance in person. I'm much more charming there.

That, and once one gets involved in a phone conversation with someone, isn't he almost obligated to ask for a date, anyway?  Sure, a person could, in theory, say 'you know, I don't think this phone conversation has gone well, I don't think we'd hit it off, I'm not going to suggest we meet', but does that ever actually happen? I know once a female friend said she'd once agreed to go out with a guy, then there was a phone call that was very awkward, but she felt too uncomfortable calling it off.

Is there any way I can get around these phone convos with these boys? Does anyone else abhor getting-to-know-you phone conversations? Does anyone else prefer them? Feel a need for them? Can one get around a date after a bad convo? Your thoughts?

While We're on the Subject of Random Pictures

Any estimates on what percentage of the 15 & under crowd can correctly identify this object?  

Dilemma!!!!!!

So I have a mediocre verizon phone, and a contract that lasts into mid-July.  As an oh-so-kind gesture, my company issued me a blackberry, with its own assigned number.  I am not sure I want to make the switch.  So yes, that's right - as of right now, I am sporting two phones.

Well, my primary Verizon - the battery is low.  So now I am faced with a choice - do I buy a new battery?  Do I make the 'jump' to the work blackberry?  I would, if I could change the number, but I can't.

Although, a third attractive option comes to mind.  I have, for a long time, wanted an iphone.  Again, there would be the issue of having to either do some weird termination fee, or get a completely new number and then have 3 phones to my name.  Is three phones too much for one girl?  Is the iphone worth it?  Your thoughts?

Answering Machines

I believe Seinfeld did a bit on this (actually, I think his bit was on the word 'over' at the bottom of a handwritten note's first page, but let's just say this is the updated version)....

Do we REALLY need an explanation on what to do when one reaches an answering machine?  REALLY?  Is anyone out there, living in a civilized society, confused about 'wait for the beep, leave a message'?   Is there anyone out there who uses a phone who doesn't already have experience dealing with these things?  I can't imagine someone having a moment of 'ah?!  so-and-so isn't answering, but this thing is - WHAT do I do now?  I want to leave a message, but I'm just not sure how.'

Please let me know if you've ever experienced said moment.

Expressions I Hate, AGAIN

Phone Tag.

Not sure why. I just hate it. I hate, hate, HATE it.

New Phone!

I got a new phone (and not a second too soon!!)!! It's the LG enV touch.

Now, to figure out how to use it. If anyone has any advice on it, please send it my way. Thank you!

Any Recommendations???

So I am due for a new cellular mobile phone on my contract. As you may know, I HATE HATE HATE my current phone, the LG Chocolate. You know the expression - once bitten, twice shy. I am going to have to do some investigative research before committing to a new phone. Does anyone out there have any suggestions/recommendations/ideas? (Other than the i-phone.) I don't need something super-duper fancy - let's be honest - my priorities are text messages, being able to update my facebook status and that crazy original intended use phones once had. Thoughts?