Text messages via cell phone are so cheap in China. We get a certain number free each month, and even after that, they are something like .3 RMB each (5 cents USD). Needless to say, we send lots of text messages. It’s a great way to say, “I’m on the way home” or “I’m going to be late.”
It’s also a good way to fuss at your spouse when she doesn’t answer the phone. [On the spouse's behalf I will say that she was in the kitchen cooking up a delicious, homemade meal and couldn't hear her cell phone ringing in the back bedroom. ]
When I finally began to wonder where hubby was and grabbed my phone to send him a quick text message, I saw that he’d tried to call me four times and left four messages.
Husband’s TM #1 I just wanted to tell you I love you before I breathe my last breath.
Husband’sTM#2 Oh the pain! If only you had answered the phone!
Husband’sTM#3 (an actual explanation of what he’s doing and when he’ll be home)
Husband’sTM#4 Aaaaah….. gasp….. gasp…. Angels singing…sound of pearly gates opening….
We often laugh about one of us not answering the phone, “If it had been an emergency, I would have died!” His messages totally cracked me up, and I called to apologize. The phone only works if you answer it.
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So funny!
When we are out and about we see ‘texting’ going on all around us. SMS is probably the cheapest way of communicating other than ‘free’ calls to someone on the ‘family/friend’ plan. How far we have come since 1876! Amazing progress in the last 2 decades…. I wonder what’s next.
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Oh boys are so dramatic!
That is what my husband would do to me too!
Have a good day!
I am so bad about my cell phone. My hubbies messages don’t get cute though. By the fourth one, he’s not a happy camper anymore!
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We flirt with each other through txt.
But so far, no real life and death emergencies… because umm… well, that’s what we CALL for!
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That’s hilarious!
Our texting is an add-on so it’s pretty pricey…fortunately it’s ‘free’ to call. {haha}
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Too funny! Sounds just as goofy as my own husband.
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