Texting is Not a Crime

So I've realized why it ticks me off so much when people criticize texting and say it's a "terrible form of communication." I'm a writer, I love talking to people, and I'm a huge fan of multi-tasking. Texting takes these three traits and puts them into one act. When I write/text a conversation to someone, I'm able to think about what I'm saying and word it in a way that really conveys what I want it to convey. It's like writing a letter, except it's extremely convenient and WAY quicker. I can also read and reread what the other person said without saying, "Could you repeat that?"

Texting also allows the recipient to decide when to read and respond to the other person, so you don't have to worry about disturbing someone while they're in the middle of something. I never just sit around and text someone, so I'm having a conversation while getting other things done (which are occasionally productive).

Yeah, I understand that a lot of people abuse texting - using dumb acronyms and texting during class (I admit, I'm not innocent of these things). But don't condemn the entire institution. That's just being close-minded.

Day of Hunger

My latest distraction from homework has been the Day of Hunger campaign, something about which I am very excited. Here's one of the posters:



Check out the Facebook event at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=153084481411712 and the blog at http://dayofhunger.blogspot.com. Pleasepleaseplease share the news with everyone you know! The more people who participate, the better.