I hate the phone. I hate to talk on it, I hate to hear it ring, I hate having to answer it, and I hate listening to other people talk on theirs. I loathe ringtones. I find them to be disruptive, annoying, and embarassing. My phone is always on vibrate and just hearing someone's phone ring in public puts my teeth on edge. Anyone who knows me should be well aware that there is little chance of me answering the phone. Just leave a freakin' message and I'll get back to you, preferably by text or email or in person. I'm not sure why the phone makes me so crazy. I guess it makes me feel tied down, like I'm on someone else's schedule. Maybe it comes from years and years of retail where the phone is always ringing and someone always wants something. That said, I do love my family and friends and I want to stay in contact with them. I could talk to my mother or sister for hours. But I hate not being able to see their expressions and really feel like I'm interacting with them.