Dumb-dee-dumb-dumb....

I went to Wal*Mart this afternoon to get my new microwave (GE) and to see about getting my phone fixed, because when I got home Sunday evening, it was dead. No lights, no clock, no nothing. So, the first thing I did was push my cart back to the phone kiosk, figuring, that's the number one priority. If it's screwed up and needs to be replaced, that's gonna cost major bucks, so I'd better find out what that'll cost first. Even if it's just the battery, that could still be pricey.

And the problem was...I'm clueless! I don't have a manual for the phone, ergo, I don't know how to troubleshoot it. And didn't realize that I'd managed, somehow, to turn it completely off. *headdesk* I'm adequate with most common technology---I can hook up a computer or a stereo, set the clock (or the timer) on a VCR, jump-start a battery---but once in a while, my inner blond comes out and makes me look and feel like a total dingbat.

I have a nice, shiny new microwave now, much to my relief. It was traumatic this morning, not being able to stick those day-old bagels in there for a moment to rejuvenate them!

Dumb-dee-dumb-dumb....

I went to Wal*Mart this afternoon to get my new microwave (GE) and to see about getting my phone fixed, because when I got home Sunday evening, it was dead. No lights, no clock, no nothing. So, the first thing I did was push my cart back to the phone kiosk, figuring, that's the number one priority. If it's screwed up and needs to be replaced, that's gonna cost major bucks, so I'd better find out what that'll cost first. Even if it's just the battery, that could still be pricey.

And the problem was...I'm clueless! I don't have a manual for the phone, ergo, I don't know how to troubleshoot it. And didn't realize that I'd managed, somehow, to turn it completely off. *headdesk* I'm adequate with most common technology---I can hook up a computer or a stereo, set the clock (or the timer) on a VCR, jump-start a battery---but once in a while, my inner blond comes out and makes me look and feel like a total dingbat.

I have a nice, shiny new microwave now, much to my relief. It was traumatic this morning, not being able to stick those day-old bagels in there for a moment to rejuvenate them!

Take that...

Because I detest feeling stupid, I sat myself down with my phone for a half hour and pushed buttons. I managed to change the ring tone, add wallpaper, add a bunch of contacts, and in general, familiarize myself with the most important features.

This is my first cell phone; it's a pay-as-you-go deal, which I inherited from Kathy, who went on a family plan so she can talk to her daughter (who's out of state) for cheap. It didn't help that her numbers were already in there---I didn't dare erase them until she'd copied them down---which she did twice; the first time, she lost the paper she wrote them on. She handed me the phone and the charger, I bought mucho minutes, and away I went. There was no how-to book to go with it; at first, I didn't do anything but call out or answer if it rang.

I think I've finally gotten to the point where it's MY phone. At least now it doesn't have that annoying ring tone or that blank screen. Granted, sunflowers isn't my first choice of background, but it's the best of the selections they offered. Likewise, the little jingle I've installed as a ring tone isn't my idea of great music, but it isn't as obnoxious as what was on there....

Take that...

Because I detest feeling stupid, I sat myself down with my phone for a half hour and pushed buttons. I managed to change the ring tone, add wallpaper, add a bunch of contacts, and in general, familiarize myself with the most important features.

This is my first cell phone; it's a pay-as-you-go deal, which I inherited from Kathy, who went on a family plan so she can talk to her daughter (who's out of state) for cheap. It didn't help that her numbers were already in there---I didn't dare erase them until she'd copied them down---which she did twice; the first time, she lost the paper she wrote them on. She handed me the phone and the charger, I bought mucho minutes, and away I went. There was no how-to book to go with it; at first, I didn't do anything but call out or answer if it rang.

I think I've finally gotten to the point where it's MY phone. At least now it doesn't have that annoying ring tone or that blank screen. Granted, sunflowers isn't my first choice of background, but it's the best of the selections they offered. Likewise, the little jingle I've installed as a ring tone isn't my idea of great music, but it isn't as obnoxious as what was on there....