Ode to a Phone

It was about 5 AM when I realized my precious BlackBerry wouldn't turn on.  I was groggy, sweaty and sleepy and frustrated that I could not check the time.  I begrudgingly whipped the rubber cover off the phone, took the battery out and shook it like a salt shaker.

I finally decided to roll myself out of bed and do some hardcore Googling, and no luck. I didn't want to download any scary "memory wipers" that were listed on the BlackBerry website, although I did try to plug it into my computer, let it charge, let the battery sit out of it. NO. SUCH. LUCK.  It was a tragedy.

Instead of my usual spastic phone call to my mother, since my phone wasn't working, I sent her an anxious Facebook message, then made my way to my local Verizon store.

Okay, I seriously LOVE going to Verizon.  First of all, to look at all the the new models of phones, tablets, phone cases, etc. Also, because when you walk in you're always greeted by a series of very, very attractive men.  Men that wear cute, fleece jackets, have well kept hair and heart-melting smiles.  These guys are not only there to assist your every technological need, but they're an eye-ful of Rachael Pishtek's dream man.

So I walk in, and three tall, dark haired gods greet me into the store. A salesman and I make eye contact. I say, "Hi, I'm having trouble with my phone...can you help me?". With a smile, Terrance escorted me to a desk with Live! With Kelly like chairs, and by that I mean, really damn high up.  As I awkwardly position myself in a non Kelly Ripa like fashion, Terrance asks me if I tried taking the battery out, I'm sure I'm still smiling because he's so good looking, but in the back of my head I think, "No dumbass, I didn't think of that", of course I tried.

Terrance and another hottie fumble around with my device for a couple of minutes, then come to the conclusion that my phone is dead, dead, dead.  Oh little BlackBerry, how will I go through my fast paced life without you?? I felt like my life was over, but luckily they sent out an order for a brand spankin' new one to be shipped to my house!...three hours away from my city.

So now I am stuck..I am trying to arrange an exchange between myself and my parents so I can get the new phone..or use an upgrade to obtain the fearful new iPhone..what to do, what to. Only time will tell..as the world turns.