2012 Resolution: Talk More, Text Less

I've decided on a pretty stellar New Years resolution.

Every year as technology gets more advanced, we start talking less. First there was the invention of the internet and the succession of email, then instant messaging, then texting. Now you can speak your text into your phone and it will type it out for you. This is a great feature for the 'no texting while driving' law and I myself have used it on my phone a number of times. But it sort of hit me one day: If you're speaking the text, why not speak to the recipient?

I'm not against technology because I use all forms mentioned above in my everyday life (aside from instant messaging because honestly, who does that anymore unless you're using an online dating site?). One day I realized for my friends that I don't see on a daily / weekly basis, all I really know about their lives is based on a shallow and edited version via text or Facebook. I can't even remember the last time I just picked up the phone to chat about life... phone calls have been reserved for conversations that needed to accomplish or address something.

Technological advancements have created a virtual wall for me that has filtered out a more personal touch on my relationships. It made me sad to think about how I haven't heard some of my friends voices in months, yet I know they got a promotion because Facebook told me.

My New Years Resolution: Talk More, Text Less

I have vowed to have a shooting the shit phone conversation with a friend each week. I know to some people this may seem ridiculous because they do it everyday, but my current life status has forced me to settle for the text more often that I had ever wanted. And SO FAR SO GOOD! I had a fabulous conversation with a friend yesterday that I haven't seen in months and it made me feel great to connect with her again.

If anyone else out there has the same habits I do with this topic, I encourage you to try this out. Life is in fast motion.

And now I will leave you with this old quote that I love (featured on a Heather Moore charm = shameless plug): Good friends are like stars, you can't always see them but you know they're always there.