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Hey everyone – I’m Chris from the blog Surviving Myself.
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Jenn gave me the honor of guest posting for her today, and because we all know she loves technology and gadgets and all that kind of stuff, I thought I’d tell you about my favorite thing that technology has brought us. \’a0This idea narrowly beat out me posting about how I think roaches must be lonely, so be thankful for that.
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Let’s talk about texting.
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I know.
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You’re thinking, “Uh, Chris, that’s not exactly new or anything.” \’a0But you don’t understand:\’a0 I am not very tech-savvy, so when this came into my life many years ago, it made a huge impact on me.
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First of all, I suddenly had the ability to bestow Nuggets Of Wisdom on all of my friends without ever having to actually talk to them.
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No more having to speak to someone in order to tell them that I thought Teen Wolf was the most underrated movie of all time – now I could just mash a couple buttons and everyone knew how I felt!
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No more getting wasted and drunk-dialing – now I had drunk-texting!
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Instead of an ex-girlfriend having to listen to me rant about how “life was great back then, man” at 3:45 a.m., now she could simply wake up in the morning to find this on her screen: “lif was grit buok thrn”
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Brilliant!
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Also, I was finally able to avoid contact with those people I kind of like, but not enough to actually have a conversation with.
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You know those friends.\’a0 Everyone has them. \’a0You “accidentally” miss their calls and they “accidentally” miss yours.
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But because I had texting, I could simply send “Hey how’d vacation go?” and be set for months! \’a0And of course they wouldn’t reply, because that’s another beauty of texting: The old “oh – you texted me? \’a0I never got it!” excuse. \’a0Works like a charm.
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Texting has really made my life much better.
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It’s a quick and easy way to keep in contact/not keep in contact with people, and we have The Lovely World Of Technology to thank for it.
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Now, about those roaches…
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Oh but the text trail! Don’t underestimate the text trail! It really sucks to write a text that goes something like this:
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“_____ is trying to invite himself over again for a sympathy party. NOPE. Move on and get the hell out of my life bahaha”
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and send it to _____ instead of your bitchy partner in crime. Not that I’m that much of a mean girl…except…I am…
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A-freaking-men to this.
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You mentioned the best part about it- drunk texting. When you wake up in the morning to find, in horror, that you sent a cryptic message to an ex, it’ll be all garbled. Then just pass it off as “Oh, that was supposed to say ‘hope you’re doing ok’! They keys on my phone must’ve messed things up!” Score!
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hahaha, the drunk text…brilliant!
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Wow. I’ve never compiled such a list, but it’s all true. I even tell people to text me instead of leaving voicemails. Because having to dial a number and enter a password just to hear someone say “call me back” is the biggest waste of time ever. Text me and tell me what you need, then I’ll call you.
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Yes, yes…so true…
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I’m seriously laughing at the drunk text mention…
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not because I have done that or anything…but…yeah..
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I think Overboard is the most underrated movie of all time.
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i agree with everything you said chris. one thing i don’t like about texting is the drunk booty call texts.
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like, “hey, wanna make out”
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or
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“if you come meet me i’ll pay for your cab”
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or
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“wanna f@ck?”
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Drunk-texting is a one of the best things to do… ever! I does it… A LOT!
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i love not having to call people!!!! texting may be one of the greatest inventions of the century.
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You nearly have me sold on texting here. That is quite a feat. I’m old though, and still prefer the telegraph.
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I am going to start calling YOU Nugget of Wisdom!
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(And I agree with Maiden Metallurgist!)
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Thanks to T9 word my texts are not only spelled wrong but also have ridiculous words in ridiculous places. Alcohol apparently makes me read at a 2nd grade level.
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I have to say I am one of the world’s best drunk texters. I can’t see straight but I make sure that I spell the name of the bar correctly. Even if it takes me 5 minutes. Wait, maybe that means I’m not that good….
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Yes!! Texting is the best invention ever for people like me who despise awkward phone exchanges.
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I would like to meet your friends and find out if they feel the same way about you…
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The only cure for drunk texts is duct tape and oven mitts.
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EXACTLY. I had a beautiful friendship with a guy from my old office, but after I didn’t see him daily, we tried to keep in touch, but he was a phone talker, and I just couldn’t handle it. I was supposed to call him 6 months ago and I am still putting it off. I think it’s over now.
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absolutely. with you on this 100%, even if i am a technophile.
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Drunk texting is one of the worst things that’s ever happened to me. And to 43 of the guys I’ve dated since it was invented. Ok, mostly for them.
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The worst was when I was living with my (now ex) boyfriend. I texted him late at night using T-9 while drunk. Inevitably the text ended up reading:
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I’m coming good
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I meant home dammit. I meant home.
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Loving this SO much. … I didn’t text until about two years ago, but it definitely changed my life. And drunk texting? I’m ALL about that.
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