I have been very slow to embrace text messaging. Just didn't see the need, someone wants to send me a message...I have e-mail. Want to talk, I have a cell phone that is always on and with me.
It's not that I don't like technology...I couldn't function without my computer. I'm even understand a little more than half of it...what I don't get, I'm fortunate to have Mary, who helps me get the rest.
Well, I recently added a texting package to my cell phone. Why, you say? My oldest granddaughter, Kara (14 in Oct) has started texting me...every day...sometimes several times a day. She used to talk to me on the phone a lot. That stopped when she was about 12. But she will text. So, for me it was a no brainer...now I have that daily contact with her which is so wonderful! Especially since she lives so far away. I did figure out pretty quick you need a phone that has a full normal keyboard(albeit tiny). Grandpa Trout won't have texting on his phone....
But, when Kara sends a message to him thru me....he says;"write her back and tell her....yada yada, and sign my name" I told him if he adds the texting to his phone, he can tell her himself. He still rumbles "if they want to talk to me they can call"...blah,blah,blah!
He'll come around though....everytime Kara sends him a message through me, that he can't respond to directly, wears away at his resolve. Won't be long now!
See, even old dogs can learn new tricks. And this particular trick lets me be a daily part of my granddaughter's life...there's nothing but good about that!
Ann and Adam both respond much better to me if I text them rather than email. Keith and I text when traveling. You'll find its a useful skill to have!
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ReplyDeleteMy nieces and nephews communicate best right now via Facebook but the youngest niece really wants me to get texting. Of course, I then have to keep my phone charged and actually use it! With a Blackberry for work, I don't want a second phone!
ReplyDeleteI started texting to keep in touch with my son in the service. He yells at me because I spell everything out! I had a student text me from the road telling me she'd be late for class. I sent back "Don't do that! You're going to get killed!"
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ReplyDeleteI just don't need another addiction. I have quilting and the computer. That's more than enough for one person. lol
I was very slow to accept texting too but now that I've added it to my package too, I love it. I find it easier than emailing and less time consuming than making a phone call.
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