Change For A Nickel

‘Isn’t it Ironic’ that I just got a new fancy cell phone with all the bells and whistles. A phone that I have been coveting for months. Put my nickels and dimes together to buy. Had it for three days. Discovering all the wonderful features it has. Each day that went by I was falling deeper in love with my new toy. But all that was to change one fateful Saturday morning during a tragic incident.

While cleaning my apartment I carelessly let the new love of my life fall into the mop water. Yikes!!!!!!!! After several attempts at resuscitation and open heart surgery it would appear that my personal Holy Grail of geekiness was gone. I was so hoping to use Rump Shaker or Junk in the Trunk as a ring tone!!! I was blowing into the back of the phone and water was literally coming out of its little speaker. All would appear to be lost. Not to mention $300 down the drain. I placed it in the life giving warmth of the sun on my window sill in a futile attempt at resurrection then went for a simple repast (Along with a few beers) at my local establishment to grieve over my loss.

I arrived home a few hours later. In what I thought was a vain attempt, placed the battery and sim card back in the phone and the gods were half smiling on me. The phone powered up!!!! I was blessed among techno geeks. The screen still showed evidence of moisture infiltration but it worked. The camera still did not work but I surmised that these were my punishments for carelessness. That and the fact I didn’t pay the $34 for insurance. Techno gods, if you are listening. I swear by all that is geeky. I will cherish the gift of silicon that you have bestowed upon me, your poor shallow servant. And I will seriously consider paying for that insurance next time. Where’s that Rumpshaker ringtone at?!?

Sony Ericsson W810i