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| (photo- I was at the restaurant. While waiting, I called to home and said I was ok.) |
The mobiles phones
became popular since 10 years ago. But at
that time the cost was too expensive. Everybody could not afford it. My
friends
almost all could hold their mobiles wherever they went. I did not really
envy
them so much. It was very busy thing to me. They seemed to me very busy
and
full of activities. There were many engagements among them because of
their
continuous calls from mobiles. It disturbed me so much when their mobile
was
ringing while we were talking. I was angry for waiting when they were
talking
and talking by their mobiles. I thought it needed apologies for the
friend who
beside them alone and waiting until they finished. It was such a waste
of time
for me.
But there were
brighter usefulness. It was good when we were
away from the phone booth. It was useful when we were lost. If I say I
did not
want this thing, it might be a lie. Yes, I admitted that if I have extra
money,
I would buy it at once. But the cost was too high to have it even in my
dream.
But on the other hand, I felt myself free. I did not need to be worried
if I
lost this precious thing somewhere or it was destroyed by accident.
The time passed so
quickly. During those 10 years, the costs
of mobiles were changed and changed a little by little. At first, it
dropped to
half of the former price. Some people were going to buy it as soon as
possible.
But for me, it was still too expensive. The first mobiles buyers were
disappointed. But it was nothing they could do.
The price droppings
were not stopping. It went on drop and
drop. Now it jumped to the price at which we could buy a 17 inches TV. I
saw
everybody including taxi drivers, goods sellers, butchers, etc used
mobiles.
This time I was considering buying this thing. But there was a rumor
that there
would be cheaper mobiles arrived next month. The price might be dropped
to that
of a brand new T-shirt. I was thinking again. I had to wait or not?
I was thinking that
I really needed it? I was sure I did not
need mobile. But nowadays mobiles could use internet. It attracted me so
much.
Finally I had decided to buy it at once. I asked my aunty to accompany
me for
buying mobile. It took a day to buy a mobile and a suitable hand set.
The work
went smooth and trouble-free. At last, the mobile was at my hand that I
had
never dreamt for 10 years!
I could use mobile
now. But I had to wait for 2 days to get
internet access. I was happy to have this thing. It was exciting! I
dreamt that
I could bring it in my bag whenever I went shopping like my friends! I
could
draw it from my bag and replied the call when the mobile rang among the
people
at the bus stop or at the shopping centre or on the road like the stars
in the
Korean movies! Oh! It really became happened?
After 3 days I had a
mobile, I had an appointment to meet
outside. I was thinking to bring my mobile in my bag. But I met
unexpected
matters between my families.
My father said I
did not need to bring the mobile when I
went outside. It was used for internet, so used internet alone at home.
There
were many phone booths outside. I argued that everybody used mobiles
like
wearing their watch. He easily agreed with it. But he warned that don’t
use it
among people. If the phone rang among other people, you ignored it. It
might be
unimportant call. If everyone saw you had a mobile, some thief could
steal it
from you. It could attract to pickpockets. My mother added that your
mobile was
not important but if you met trouble with them, it was not good for you.
Ok, I
promised. On that time, my uncle phoned me and warned that you had to be
careful if you brought your mobile outside, because you were too clumsy
and
forgetful person. My mother easily agreed with my uncle.
Your mobile
was registered with your name, so if
something happened you met troubles.
If my
grandparents were alive, I would receive more
warnings!
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