My Friend, the Phone...

Admittedly I must not remember being 11 going on 17, but it must have been sometime around then that I became somewhat connected to the phone. Here is Tianna, connected to two phones. Inevitably half the calls are for her, and I have to admit that I end up feeling like a social secretary. Now she is even asking me to ask who is calling when I holler, "Tianna, phone!"One of her friends is in Egypt for the summer and even calls from there to stay in touch.
She is still begging me for a cell phone, but I refuse to cave, at least for the foreseeable future. I spent some time this evening in the opponent's camp (Danville vs. Milton, 9/10's softball game, too much of a nail biter, but ultimately Danville prevailed after two, or was it three lightening delays?) and sat with friends from church. I asked if their daughter had a cell phone, and unfortunately the answer was yes...I have a feeling I am fighting an uphill battle. I was, however, encouraged to prevail.
On another note, I did my favorite kind of shopping today, at a thrift store, where I did purchase several brand of choice shirts for Tianna at a fraction of the cost. Aeropostle, AE, and Abercrombrie were all acquired for what I consider a reasonable cost, no more than $4 each. Now that's my kind of shopping! Not to mention the purchase was made at a great discount center (NOT thrift store, they are pretty adamant about the distinction...) Hand Up Foundation in Milton in the Ben Franklin Plaza (www.handupfoundation.org) where they support lots of great programs in the Milton area. It is also a great resource as a recycling center, everything from paper to washing machines, so be sure to check it out.
Got to rest up for more softball tomorrow. Since it is too late for Tianna to be on the phone, she is on the computer instead...Peace.