I'm having a conflict. Actually, I shouldn't call it that because the matter that I'm conflicted over is quite trivial. However, I can't seem to figure out what I should do about it.
Let me explain. I have been a Blackberry member since 2004. I was going abroad to Florence, Italy and the easiest way to keep in touch was to get a Blackberry. Was it really necessary? Eh, not really, but I'm the type of girl who speaks to her mother 12 times a day so I just thought this was the easiest option.
Ever since then, I have been a faithful Blackberry holder. When BBM came out, it rocked my world (I clearly need to get a life). But, really, it was great. Such an easy way to communicate. My brother, who chose to go with iPhone, couldn't understand why BBMing was different than just texting. If you are a BBMer you know the difference. It's easy, it's seamless, it's instantaneous and I like instantaneous.
Nowadays, I'm thinking I might be over the Blackberry. RIM keeps coming out with new ones every year and I keep feeling the pressure (from myself) to always have the newest one. I love technology and I don't like to fall behind, but it's not really in my budget anymore to keep getting a new phone every year. Plus, the iPhone is really freaking cool. The stuff that that phone can do is truly unbelievable.
Here's another issue I'm having with the Blackberry. Every single girl I know always has their Blackberry in hand, BBMing away and for the most part having pointless conversations. We hold onto them as if we're holding on to a leash of a dog we don't want to let get away. It kind of makes me feel cheesy that I fall into that category of girls. I just want to be that stereotype (which is what I am, so all of you girls don't be offended, but it's true)!
So, what do I do? Do I quit the Blackberry and get the iPhone? Or, do I stick with Blackberry because without BBM I'm scared I'll lose my friends? I know I won't really lose them, but I'll lose that instantaneous communication I was talking about. So, there's my conflict. Someone figure it out and give me an answer, thanks!
