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Sunday, September 22, 2013

My Thoughts About Smartphones & Staying Connected

Disclosure: I am participating in the Verizon Boomer Voices program and have been provided with a wireless device and six months of service in exchange for my honest opinions about the product.

This post is for my blogging  friends that are holding on to your basic cell phones and not embracing the newest in smartphone technology available.
This is a true story. It happened about 5 years ago give or take a few months.  When we first changed over to smartphones from our basic clam shell cellphone I was a bit angry. It kind of happened just out of the blue. My hubby and I were due for an up grade.
I went into the store with a specific basic phone in mind. It was a model that was good for a person who was rough on a phone. I was like that. I had laundered two cell phones in the past. Dropped a cell phone in an elevator shaft and so forth and so on. Yep, I was definitely rough on my cell phones. That day my husband was looking at the smartphones and he really wanted the Galaxy S. I told him go for it! But, there was a sale going on and he wanted the sale price. The deal was buy one get one free. I held out for all of maybe five minutes and my dearest won the battle. He agreed to buy the insurance because I was totally sure I would be laundering that phone in no time at all. That is the short version on how we changed to using smartphones.
I do have to tell you the first week I was still sure it was a mistake to carry such expensive and fragile electronics in my purse or pocket. But as time flew by I became accustom to having the Internet at my side 24/7. I had apps for everything I could possibly want. Weather at my finger tips, maps, directions and anything the Internet offered. I still have my old Galaxy S. I never washed or dropped it. So, I learned to be just a little more careful of where my phone was at any given time. I changed to a new Galaxy S3 which I treat like my right hand. It keeps the world at my finger tips. I am also carrying a Droid Razr Maxx HD courtesy of Verizon and the Verizon Boomer Voices Program.
At this time I do not know what I would do without the Droid Razr Maxx HD. Being a blogger I need to be in constant contact with my sponsors, have email at my finger tips and be able to research on the go. If I did not have a smartphone I would be stuck at home doing my work from a desk.
I travel often to see my grandchildren. I do not want to give up  my travels in order to keep blogging. Carrying a smartphone is like having my home office in my pocket. So, I can travel and blog at the same time. See, you can have your cake and eat it too!
I love the Galaxy S3 but I love the Droid Razr Maxx HD just a little more. Why? It has the most awesome battery life you could ever imagine. I have been able to use the phone for two to three days at a time before having to recharge. The Droid Razr Maxx HD is meant for a traveling, blogging grandmother like myself. I know some of you might be thinking it is hard to type a post from a cellphone even the smartest smartphone may not be comfortable to type long posts with. Well, I have written short posts, posted photos, answered emails and tweeted from my smartphone with comfort and ease. When I want to write a longer more involved post I use my smartphone as a mobile hotspot. I hook up my laptop and I am ready to connect with my blog. I use many social media apps like Facebook, twitter, G+ and Linkedin right on my smartphone. Traveling with a smartphone has made it easy for me to stay connected to my grandchildren, my business sponsors, my blog and social media sites. I could not ask more from any phone.
My blogging friends, What do you think? Would a smartphone keep you connected? Would one make your life a little easier?

Monday, May 21, 2012

Black Berry Cobbler

If you have read my blog very long you know how much I like baking and making deserts. Well, while out visiting my blogging friends I found a new blog to read and follow.  Just Between You And Me. I tried the Blackberry Cobbler recipe she has posted here. My oh my what a tasty treat this cobbler is. The recipe is simple and easy to follow. I made a few changes. First I did not have fresh blackberries so  I use a can of blackberry pie filling. Second the pie filling was very sweet so I used only a 1/8 of a cup of sugar on the top. I hope you all stop over and get her recipe.


Have a great day.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Prayer Request For A Friend

My Dear Friends,
I have a sweet blogging friend who could use some prayers sent her way. I would love if you could keep her and her husband in your prayers. Please visit Chatty Crone and send some positive thoughts her way. Thank you kindly. I hope you have a great day.

Friday, August 12, 2011

Thankful Friday

My Thankful list.
*I am thankful for my wonderful husband.
*I am thankful for my healthy children and grandchildren.
*I am thankful for my health.
*I am thankful to have a nice home.
*I am thankful for my little garden.
*I am thankful my parents taught me good morals.
*I am thankful for my education.
*I am thankful for the talents God gave me.
*I am thankful to have traveled and seen the world.
*I am thankful for my blogging friends.
What are you thankful for?
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