My life here would be a lot harder if not for the mobile phone. I have a cell phone of my own here and it's a great asset. I can call my wife, my mom (except she's never home), or just about anybody I want. However, the mobile phone has one issue in the middle east...it's not that mobile.
For example: My phone works in only three locations on my FOB. That means if I want to talk to anybody, I have to be inside three points that are all about the size of a phone booth.
Also: In order for anybody to get a hold of me, I need (of course) to be inside one of my invisible phone booths. Since the phone booths are off the beaten path, chances are that I won't be reachable unless I'm already using the phone, in which case I probably don't want to be bothered by another phone call.
Finally: (This doesn't really apply to the mobile factor) The network here goes down on a regular basis. I'll never know if the phone will work until I wander to my phone booth and try it out. Usually it does, but for the last 4 days or so it hasn't.
Despite their shortcomings, cell phones are great to have here.
2 comments:
I'm so glad that you have one. I love hearing from you:). I love you!
I am too home, sometimes. You can always try the cell. You probably can't change into Superman in your booth. Oh, you already are Superman. Love, Mom
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