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But that isn't the actual reason I have this phone. It is because my husband has the ability to talk people into things and they somehow think he is doing them a favor. So when I mentioned to him that he really should get a better phone because of his work (and because the phones we previously used were something like two years past our new phone time), he gave our cell phone company a call. And in a crazy twenty minutes, talked them into two BlackBerries, more call time, unlimited texting and data plans for a very small amount of money. I honestly wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't heard it with my own ears. And so I have a BlackBerry. With an orange cover. Because orange is awesomeness in my book.
Why am I telling you about my phone? It certainly isn't that many, if any, of you actually care. In fact, we've had the phones for over a year (at least I think), so it isn't like this is breaking news. It is because recently I turned off the alerts that tell me when I have an incoming email or text. And it has been one of the best things I have ever done.
This talk has been the focus of my life lately. I love it so much I can hardly stand it. And I am looking for ways, small or medium or large, to follow the incredible advice of President Uchtdorf in my life. And when I turned off the alerts (save for phone calls of course, as it is the number Jacob almost always calls and the kids' school uses), I thought it would be something small. But it has been a much bigger deal to me. Even if I didn't check my phone too often, just hearing that ding caused me to think I needed to check it. Because I am the type that wants to take care of something quickly and get it cleared out of inbox. And now, I just check it a few times a day, whenever I need to make or take a phone call from my cell phone.
So there it is. My documentation on the attempt to truly simplify my life. And remember how convincing my husband can be to anyone he encounters. Double bonus.