Over the summer, I wrote a post about why I hate texting. Well, since starting college, I've learned to love it. (I know, I know, call me an assumption-having, conclusions-jumping hypocrite.) Here's why:
1. No one leaves messages anymore.
Or at least, I don't. Whenever I get sent to voice mail, I just hang up and hope that the other person will see my missed call. It just feels so awkward for me to leave voice mails -- like I'm talking to myself: "Heyy... It's, um, me... Shela. I guess you're not there, so, like, call me back when you get this! ...This is Shela, by the way. Bye."
2. It's convenient.
It's true that texting is not as fast as having a conversation over the phone, or even over Facebook. But both people have to be online to actually have a Facebook conversation, and I am awkward even on the phone. So texting is an easy way for me to make plans and talk with friends.
3. It's fun!
There are few things more exciting than hearing the familiar tri-tone coming from your own phone. (Or iPod Touch with texting app.) That might just be me. I don't get texts all the time.
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