tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846006636396687759.post7326567661329663667..comments2011-07-03T12:03:28.179-07:00Comments on Odilia Rivera-Santos, on the art of writing, observation and genre envy: The Year of Living Telepathically, one year without a cell phone.Odilia Rivera-Santoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03561766718958880209noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846006636396687759.post-39167953854185385062011-06-25T15:52:46.777-07:002011-06-25T15:52:46.777-07:00Your article is an inspiration to me Odilia I'...Your article is an inspiration to me Odilia I'm amazed what a industrious person you are.<br />I do feel that when I simplify my life that I am a lot more content and happier as I don't get distracted from what's really important, quality human interaction and relationships.<br />I noticed this when I went kayaking down a big river for 7 days in the wilderness with some friends and we only took with us one pair of shorts, 2 t-shirts and a tracksuit and a small shopping bag of beef jerky and dried fruit, a sleeping bag and a tent. <br />I found this trip cleaned out my mind of wanting material things and comforts because I got used to roughing it. It's amazing how little you need out in the bush.<br />Going to a shopping mall is now a tedious experience for me.<br />I must say I could never do without an emergency phone though, so I keep a simple little $10 tracfone which only costs $6.66/month for service which is a trivial amount.<br />I often think of the simple Bedouins or tribal people of the desert who just live on camel milk and their meat. I find this inspiring and I guess that's why I like going camping in remote areas.<br />I wish you all the success with your book publications.Jean5643https://www.blogger.com/profile/07726347747708454029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846006636396687759.post-34587385364520313222011-06-22T05:50:24.493-07:002011-06-22T05:50:24.493-07:00Glad you liked it. Thanks for reading, Ramón!
Odi...Glad you liked it. Thanks for reading, Ramón!<br /><br />OdiliaOdilia Rivera-Santoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03561766718958880209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846006636396687759.post-81013391334798762122011-06-21T05:42:26.885-07:002011-06-21T05:42:26.885-07:00I know exactly what you mean! My cell phone contra...I know exactly what you mean! My cell phone contract ends in October and instead of contemplating which phone I should get, I'm tempted to go without. <br /><br />Unlike you, I have children and a long commute which are the biggest deterrents from going without, but I've noticed a behavior that I've developed that I do not like: the fact that I can not stop checking my phone for the various Twitter and Facebook updates, emails or texts I receive even in the most uncommon and unusual situations. <br /><br />I estimate that 95% of what comes through my phone can wait till I get to a computer to read and respond. Seriously.<br /><br />Beautifully written and inspirational, Odilia. Thank you.Ramon Onativiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04125238015962136321noreply@blogger.com