yeesh - that's why twittering isn't so good - it's really deteriorating the need for face to face human contact. I despise my cell phone. I ignore it 90% of the time because it annoys me. I only have it so I can keep in contact with my parents while away at school. Everyone I know sends thousands of texts a month. I send about three per week, literally. It also annoys me when I hear other people's cells ringing. ughhhhhhh.

I check my cell phone messages about every 2 months. Late February I decided to check my messages. There was a message from one of my clients from years ago and she knew I quit the business but wanted to hire me to decorate a vacation home in Aspen. She left me the message Jan 3rd. I felt sooooo bad. I think because I had a job where I was attached to my phone and email 24/7 is why I have completely let it all go. My daughter was killed in a car accident during my busy years and I will always feel like I missed out on so much because I was too busy. I won't let that ever happen again.

I know the feeling. I leave my cell phone on, so if someone calls and it's an emergency I can at least see who the missed call is from (I too rarely check my voicemail), but I place phone in "alarm" only mode. It doesn't ring or vibrate, just lights up when call/text. I found myself being woken up or compelled to respond at times when I really didn't feel or I was supposed to be spending time with people who matter face to face. This way, if I am home relaxing, I will check the phone every few hours but not be chained to the phone. Same for facebook too. It can be sooo addicting and take over my "real" life.

Amy- So sorry to hear about your daughter. My sister, 18 months older than me, was killed in March of 2002, 2 days before her 21st birthday. Changed my life and perspective forever. I never would be the Aunt to my nephews that I am today if that never happened. I am so happy to be a part of their lives.