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Left my cell phone at home today.

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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 02:24 PM
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Just like it says. I feel naked and alone. Anyone else as attached to thier cell as I am? Anybody that could care less if they take thier cell to work or not?
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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I think Im more. I start freakin out and gettnig nervous if i alwasy dont have mine with me at all times. >_<
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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normally i do freak out... but lately the only time i get called during the day is by my boss...
last week i fogot it at home and i realized it after i got a flat half way to work... i havent used a payphone in forever
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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yes... i would go get it... and have...
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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Yes, I'd go back for mine if I was only half way to work. But (to keep it in perspective) I only have a 15 minute commute to my office.
It is funny how leaving the house without it creates that moment of panic. How pathetic is that?
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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you should most definetly go back and get it.
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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Everyone who calls me has a job during the same hours. I have a phone in my office, so if I need to call someone, I can. I can check my voicemail remotely.
If something important came up, I'm at work... there's not much I can do until I get home anyway. Besides, the people who would have something urgent to say (my parents or roommates) know my office number...

So no, the only thing that would bug me is not knowing what time it is...
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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i would only feel naked if i didn't have a watch on and didn't know what time it was all day. i don't really use mine that much. ofcourse when i don't have it on me is when i'll need to use it the most and everybody would be like "what kind of idiot these days don't have cellphones?"

actually, sunday my gf left without her cellphone and i brought it to her on my way to work just outta fear of her somehow ending up stranded somewhere with no way of calling for help, but i'm just paranoid like that.
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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Due to the type of job I have, I absolutely would turn around and get my phone. If I had a normal job, I most likely wouldn't.
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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i usually don't remember until i get to work... then it's too late... )=
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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Well, I live like maybe 5 minutes from work, so If I did forget it, I would probably go get it. But that just depends on if I have time, sometimes I leave late. If I dont have time, Ill just get it on my lunch break.
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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^lucky... I live an hour away from my work. I don't know if there is a "how long is your commute thread" I might start one.
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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I always pat my pockets to make sure I have everything with me before I go somewhere. But if I did forget my cellphone at home, I'd just leave it.
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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I've remembered that I didn't have it on me when I was in my driveway or on my street, and I didn't turn around for it. The people that really know me, know that they can usually get ahold of me just by calling one of my friends.
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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i've gotten almost all the way to my dealership and turned around to get my phone.
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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i live between 25-50 minutes from home(traffic), and if I'm less than 2 minutes from home, i turn around. if it's gona make me late for work, i wont.
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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whats a cell phone and should i get one and why i should get one?

can i afford it with my budget
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by duck_dodgers_24_5
and why i should get one?
so you're woman can keep tabs on you.

i had a cell from 97-2000. then i got rid of it, becuz there is no need for one. i got one again last year, cuz i was doing on call work.

few people need one.
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 11:14 PM
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I would turn around, but I live 7-10 minutes from work. When I move into my house next year (it's being built), it'll be a 30 minute drive.

At that point, It'll really suck. Pretty much need it for work though.
Old Apr 26, 2007 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by seattledave
Originally Posted by duck_dodgers_24_5
and why i should get one?
so you're woman can keep tabs on you.
what women

i'm free as the wind blows, free as the grass grows, cause i'm born free!!!! WOOOOOOOOO!!!!
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