I am no longer a member of the phoneless population of America, and it feels great. It’s an amazing euphoria that only the possession of a phone can give you. However, I have to admit that my week sans cellular communication was educational. Surprisingly, in retrospect, I might even say that it was beneficial for me.

I never realized how dependant I am on technology. Have we forgotten that at some point humans actually communicated, made plans, functioned and survived without cell phones? In 2008 it’s almost inconceivable. For most of us, life without certain technologies seems impossible and unbearable. I’ll be the first to admit that I’d rather have oral surgery than go to the gym without my IPod. I’d probably even opt for a swim in a Fear Factor-worthy pool filled with tarantulas before I’d go a week without wireless internet. These accessories that were once considered luxuries are now necessities in our lives.

Although I love my pink, Blackberry, I secretly liked being M.I.A. for a few days. Being hard to reach is a nice departure from what I’m used to. Admittedly, at times it was confusing, scary, inconvenient and I kept thinking that without my phone I’d be missing important calls and opportunities. However, when I had a new cell in my hands, I realized my week probably wouldn’t have been that different if it had been there the whole time. It made me wonder what would happen if everyone’s phone service didn’t work for a week. I bet businesses would go under, relationships would suffer, and everyone in the entertainment industry would be on suicide watch. But, I’d also bet that some people would actually appreciate a break from the cellular ball and chain.

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