Live Life to the Fullest!

My apologies to everyone for my absence in recent months. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2014 and was forced to put my digital life (so to speak) on hold for a time until I could take care of the problem. I am happy to say, as of today I am cancer-free and I have a new outlook on life-- take the time to really LIVE IT!

Life is too short to take things for granted. You never know when your time on this wonderful earth of ours will end so you should really make the best of the time you have. This is the philosophy I adopted following my mastectomy and cancer treatment. Today, I live each day like it's my last and I try to make every second of every day count. And my suggestion to everyone out there is to follow my lead-- Live Life to the fullest!

Most people who know me personally, know I am probably the only one they know who does NOT own a cell phone. I have a computer (of course) but I do not have a cell phone. As a matter of fact, I've never, ever owned one. I have never seen the need to be in constant contact with 'the world' via Facebook status updates and Twitter posts, etc. That's not to say I don't use these communication vehicles from time-to-time, but they have their place. And for me, that place is on my PC at home.

This does not mean I am an anti-social individual. I simply don't have a cell-phone. If I need to make a call, I'll use my home phone. Or, if I want to visit with someone and I have the time, I'll drop by in person. I prefer that physical interaction. It's so much more enjoyable than texting (in my opinion).

Besides that, it doesn't cost me anything. I don't have to worry about how much it costs per minute to talk or text. Nor do I have to concern myself with roaming charges. I don't have to put my glasses on to see the tiny display screen or learn to to talk in 'text speech'. You will not find me checking the Twitter/Facebook posts and status updates of others when the phone alerts chime... BECAUSE I DON'T OWN A CELL PHONE!

As far as I am concerned, the only thing a cell phone is good for is in an emergency. I'm talking about real emergencies though such as the car running out of gas or breaking down-- that type of emergency. I don't consider calling home from a grocery store to see which brand of cereal to buy a form of 'emergency' that would dictate the use of a cell phone. No, no no. The useage should be reserved for real emergencies.

Today, cells phones are owned by almost every single individual and are somewhat viewed as being a necessity. I've even seen children as young as 10 years old with cellphones and I simply don't understand that. What are we teaching our children when we give them a cell phone instead of a pair of roller-blades or a baseball bat, ball and glove?

I found this eye-opening video on Youtube that touches on the subject of the ever increasing use of cell phones and the adverse effects this could have on people in regards to their future and 'missed opportunities'. The video is called, Look Up. To fully understand the video's message, I suggest you watch it to the end.