Ummmm…. NO I do not take my phone in the bathroom: I don’t appreciate talking with someone who is in the bathroom; and really don’t even want to think about it. Eeeek! I’m also not phone obsessed and sometimes purposely leave it at home to get a true break from the constant connection. Anything in its extreme is generally not good for us. I also don’t ever have my ringer on (I don’t have children), and I rarely answer a call (unless I am in the rare mood to talk with someone). Listen, I grew up in the 80s (with a wall phone). I can happily live without one. I did not spend hours on the phone with friends when I was a teenager either. I love solitude, quiet, and meaningful connection—-like once a month. Have you guessed yet that I am an introvert with a capital “I” yet? I genuinely feel bad for people ams kids who have come up in this world… in more ways than one. I am supremely grateful to have grown up in the analog world. And mostly get to live my life using tech minimally.
Well… I’m in the bath with my phone right now. I was going to listen to my book but I couldn’t resist a quick sneak onto here. I enjoyed this post. I do think we were emotionally calmer back when there were no phones and no constant noise. Our concentration was better.
Haha. I have my phone in the tub sometimes too. And the New Yorker. I feel sad for all of us that we have the constant temptation of the phone. But that horse has left the barn.
I do bring my phone in the bathroom. It's by far one of the dumbest things I do. 😂 That said if I wasn't reading something on my phone I would be reading something while I'm in there. Even something is boring as the back of the shampoo bottle. 😂
Yes, behind the shower curtain the lighting is awful. In that case I either squint or bring my mini battery operated reading light in with me. 😂 I'd like to say I look like one of those women with the fancy clawfoot tubs who have a whole set up with a book stand, glass of wine, chocolate covered almonds etc. But my bath time is much more utilitarian. 😁
I completely agree with Elaine about live concerts and events. I was a performer in my past lives and it always evokes a great deal of yearning in me for those abandoned passions when I witness others living them. A great well-filling resource for me since most of the time I'm writing about people yearning for things. ☺️ Looking forward to your novel, Elaine. I'm a big fan of murder mysteries despite being a tad squeamish about the murder parts. ❤️
I grew up a ballet dancer and still do exercises each day. I can’t help it. I performed on stage, too but I miss the dance. And I miss really dancing like disco. I yearn to dance.
I love this perspective: “I was a performer in my past lives and it always evokes a great deal of yearning in me for those abandoned passions when I witness others living them.”
I’m really looking forward to reading Elaine’s debut novel! And I want to know more about that old mining claim in CO. When I visit family, we often go for drives in the foothills and beyond—there’s so much history over there.
I have a post in the works about the history - and the neighbors! Some of the nearby cabins are owned by descendants of the original miners. And there are still politics 🤷♀️😂
The whole things is fascinating, Living here in Boston we have history, but there is a country full of history that I don't know that much about! Owning an abandoned mining town is right up my alley!
I’d like to discuss what Elaine said below. It is sadly true that we rarely are without a phone or device that connects us somewhere. And, It’s hard to be unconnected. People expect us to be connected.
Do you bring your phone into the bathroom? What if someone calls? Do you answer? What about flushing? Don’t pretend you don’t know what I'm talking about….
Ummmm…. NO I do not take my phone in the bathroom: I don’t appreciate talking with someone who is in the bathroom; and really don’t even want to think about it. Eeeek! I’m also not phone obsessed and sometimes purposely leave it at home to get a true break from the constant connection. Anything in its extreme is generally not good for us. I also don’t ever have my ringer on (I don’t have children), and I rarely answer a call (unless I am in the rare mood to talk with someone). Listen, I grew up in the 80s (with a wall phone). I can happily live without one. I did not spend hours on the phone with friends when I was a teenager either. I love solitude, quiet, and meaningful connection—-like once a month. Have you guessed yet that I am an introvert with a capital “I” yet? I genuinely feel bad for people ams kids who have come up in this world… in more ways than one. I am supremely grateful to have grown up in the analog world. And mostly get to live my life using tech minimally.
Somehow I hadn't seen the rest of your note and I am betting you are female:) I can be very introverted as well, but not in your league.
I do remember people with analog phones in their bathroom, actually. They had cords long enough to be in the tub or otherwise...funny.
Are you female and do you have siblings or kids?
Well… I’m in the bath with my phone right now. I was going to listen to my book but I couldn’t resist a quick sneak onto here. I enjoyed this post. I do think we were emotionally calmer back when there were no phones and no constant noise. Our concentration was better.
Haha. I have my phone in the tub sometimes too. And the New Yorker. I feel sad for all of us that we have the constant temptation of the phone. But that horse has left the barn.
I do bring my phone in the bathroom. It's by far one of the dumbest things I do. 😂 That said if I wasn't reading something on my phone I would be reading something while I'm in there. Even something is boring as the back of the shampoo bottle. 😂
I'd like to say I read printed books in the tub, but the lighting isn't good enough, so the phone it is! (It's the lighting right? Not my eyes?)
Yes, behind the shower curtain the lighting is awful. In that case I either squint or bring my mini battery operated reading light in with me. 😂 I'd like to say I look like one of those women with the fancy clawfoot tubs who have a whole set up with a book stand, glass of wine, chocolate covered almonds etc. But my bath time is much more utilitarian. 😁
I used to read the New Yorker in the tub but my eyes aren’t having it without big light! So yes, phone.
I agree about being one of the dumber things I do is having my phone in the bathroom… but for me it’s reading something while in the tub 🛁
My husband reads his phone in the tub. 😂 I'm too terrified I'll drop it in and break it.
It takes a real man to take a tub…but not sure about what sort of man reads his phone in the tub….
I’m married to … I was going to say him … but per Meg he’s not alone
I completely agree with Elaine about live concerts and events. I was a performer in my past lives and it always evokes a great deal of yearning in me for those abandoned passions when I witness others living them. A great well-filling resource for me since most of the time I'm writing about people yearning for things. ☺️ Looking forward to your novel, Elaine. I'm a big fan of murder mysteries despite being a tad squeamish about the murder parts. ❤️
I grew up a ballet dancer and still do exercises each day. I can’t help it. I performed on stage, too but I miss the dance. And I miss really dancing like disco. I yearn to dance.
❤️❤️❤️
I love this perspective: “I was a performer in my past lives and it always evokes a great deal of yearning in me for those abandoned passions when I witness others living them.”
I’m really looking forward to reading Elaine’s debut novel! And I want to know more about that old mining claim in CO. When I visit family, we often go for drives in the foothills and beyond—there’s so much history over there.
I have a post in the works about the history - and the neighbors! Some of the nearby cabins are owned by descendants of the original miners. And there are still politics 🤷♀️😂
The whole things is fascinating, Living here in Boston we have history, but there is a country full of history that I don't know that much about! Owning an abandoned mining town is right up my alley!
Fascinating!
I’ve been to abandoned mining town in Arizona in the early 90s… it was so weird and wonderful. I hope @Elaine M Wolff will tell us more about it!!
And I’ll share some great photos!
❤️❤️❤️ really enjoyed this one
Me too and so glad you did!
I’d like to discuss what Elaine said below. It is sadly true that we rarely are without a phone or device that connects us somewhere. And, It’s hard to be unconnected. People expect us to be connected.
Do you bring your phone into the bathroom? What if someone calls? Do you answer? What about flushing? Don’t pretend you don’t know what I'm talking about….