I woke up at the crack of dawn, ready to download my new iphone 2.0 OS. I have been really excited about it. The new App Store means that the iphone becomes infinitely more useful.

Theoretically.

Unfortunately, installing the software crashed my computer and my phone. We had to leave so I spent the drive back to LA in a bit of anxiety. I have a serious case of Nomophobia, a fear of being without cell service. I have previously said it was about being a freelancer and needing to know where my next job is coming from. But, to be really honest, I am completely addicted to my phone and my phone based internet.

I feel real fear and discomfort when I can’t check my email or get calls. If I am on set, and bars are small, I wander around, looking for better signal. I am constantly sniffing wifi for a faster option. I feel dangerously out of touch when I can’t get my messages.

Around 1pm, I was able to get my phone working when I got home. I got my twittetrs, my texts and one message. Big deal.

It’s kind of embarrassing.

Tags: Iphone, nomophobia

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