I was going to come and talk about how I am a full fan of texting, and I am, but it just dawned on me after this morning that I am actually a face-to-face person when it comes to my family. Just yesterday, I had a call from a friend, and I watched the phone ring until the end. And then, hours later, I texted the person to find out why she called.
I know it's not a good thing, but I just sometimes don't have the energy to talk to people. Especially those friends who call and have nothing to say. This particular person I spoke about, when I texted to find out why she called, was talking about something I had no interest in. I had to look for an excuse to end the call because we are not even that close.
So, when I said I sometimes don't have the energy to talk to people, I meant friends, not family. I'm actually kind of tempted to say this doesn't apply to all friends, but it does. Most times, I don't want to talk, and my very close friends know that the easiest way to get me to call them is through my email.
Yes, I know it's weird, but that's one of the fastest ways of reaching out to me. And that's why it's very hard to have access to my email address. Just a few people know it. So, the moment I see an email from a friend, I know something urgent is up, and I'll immediately attend to them. If that's not the case, unless they come and reply themselves.
So, with what happened this morning, I had a call from my little sister. And the moment I saw the call coming in, I hung up and video-called her. For my family, I always want to enjoy every moment with them, even if it's two seconds. I don't just want to hear her talk; I want to see her - her expression and everything involved.
I know you probably are going to say I'm obsessed with my people, but I've actually learned a lot of things the hard way. I'm very sure I would have found my way to her if not that I was very far away from her, and getting to her could even take days.
But I'm definitely that sister or cousin you'd call about a matter, and in the next hour or two, I'm at your door waiting for you to open and let me in. This also doesn't mean that if I don't answer your call, it's on purpose. It's either I'm occupied with something, or my phone isn't with me.
But just to be on the safe side, first leave a message on iMessage, and I'll definitely call back, depending on what message you left. If you don't have my iMessage, then that only means one thing: we are not that close, so just leave a message on WhatsApp.
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