I just washed my second Motorola Razr phone. The first one I bathed was only three days old. This one was a little better as I had had it for about six months. It's entirely my fault because I didn't practice what I preach about checking your pockets. In my own defense, I must have inhaled too much Downey as I was doing my millionth load of laundry when I emptied the wash machine and heard that all too familiar, "tink, tink, tink" as it fell out of the wet clothes. See? Housework can be dangerous.

The worst part? I just spent $50 on a battery, less than a week ago, because the old battery wouldn't hold a charge. Grrr...

I never realized how miserably dependent I had become on my cell phone. l was having serious heart palpitations at the thought of losing all my contacts and pictures. Thank goodness US Cellular is smarter than I am because they anticipated I'd wash this one too and helped me out with a contacts back-up. I was to track that down online last night and it at least helped me to sleep a bit better.

My sweet little phone is currently drying out, in several pieces, on the counter. I say nice things to it whenever I pass by and give it encouragement to start working again. I even rubbed it's little waterlogged screen in a weak attempt to show how much I cared. I dunno, but I have a feeling it's gone. It's really gone *sobbing, cough - cough, nose blowing*.

Several friends have recommended checking out e-Bay because no, I did not have insurance (I'm the responsible one, remember?) and I'm smack in the middle of my contract. This sucks.

***** UPDATE ***** My phone number just called me! Woohoo! Thank goodness US Cellular has cheap, 30-day returned phones. I'm back in business :-). Thank you Hubby. I love you.