Overcoming Fears!

I did it, at last, one week ago, I got an iPhone!!  It has been SO fun learning to use it!  For now, I can make a phone call and answer one, text messages and answer them, hook up to my home wi-fi then use the internet, charge it when it needs charging, talk to Siri (or is it Ciri?) to answer simple questions, take a photo, use the GPS, and get an ap. 

In this blog last August 19th, one of my objections to getting an iPhone was that I didn't want to 'stretch my brain' to learn the new technology.  I envisioned learning iPhone use would be similar to learning how to use the internet, which has always been a frustrating, hair-pulling task for me.  IF you know how to surf the net, iPhone use is super-easy!  I was surprised at how easy it is to use.  I haven't overwhelmed myself with trying to use everything at once.  My daughters have been an immense help!

Earlier, I tried using my daughters' phones to text a time or two and felt like my fingers were wooden.  I just couldn't get the hang of it and made so many mistakes.  "Why text - it takes too long" was my objection.  If you turn the phone sideways, the keyboard is larger.  I can just sail on it!

So far I've entered in all my contacts.  Sure, it took a while, but it's so much easier to get to the contact list and touch the phone icon to call someone!

The one and only 'ap' I got was free, "laudate."  It has lots of prayers, articles about the Saint of the Day, etc.  I know it will be very useful.

Another one of my objections was that "I don't want to be like everyone else" and seemingly play with the phone at all times.  Well, really, everyone doesn't.  As far as I'm concerned, the only emergency when I will immediately look at and answer all calls and texts is when one of my daughters is in labor and I need to know how she's doing!

I've received only one text while driving.  I just didn't look at it.  I don't want to start a bad, very dangerous habit.

I thought it would be much too expensive but it's actually less than I thought to afford this.  Plus, I'll soon drop my land line and old-fashioned cell phone which will give me a few more dollars per month.

What a surprise: I'm actually hearing from a lot more of my family and friends since I can text!  It seems everyone likes little messages.  Most of the time, that's all you need.  Plus, the iPhone is so pretty!  Please, encourage those you know who don't have one to give it a try!

Dear Lord, thank You for at last giving me the courage to enter the real world of today!