Recently, daddy dearest finally bought me a new phone. I’ve wanted a new one for so long you see. I had the same phone for five years. My trustee Nokia 6600 which I had probably accidentally (and sometimes intentionally on a bad day) dropped more than 6600 times since then.

My old phone was still good and all, although a bit outdated; it was sturdy and reliable with hints of surprises (just how I like my men). And I was so used to it, browsing for a new phone to choose was difficult. Its always hard to try something new. Some things you are accustomed to, its tough to let go. There were a lot of things to consider - price, aesthetics, functions, etc. Do you pick one that is similar to the old phone, so that it is easy to get use to? Or do you go for something completely different? I mean you’re shelling out 1k here (well my dad was, but still), and you’ve waited for so long, you want your money and the wait worth.

Its like being in a new relationship. I probably havent opened up my heart for anyone about the same time I got my Nokia 6600 until recently. I was used to the single life, some days I get lonely, but some days I love it. And its not that I wasn’t browsing for men, and heck, there were a lot out there who were eligible enough (albeit not all were into me, but nvm that). But there was always that lingering question. Is it worth it to chance your heart? Followed by; Will he be a better boyfriend compared to the old? Will he be worth the men-drought I purposely went through, waiting for the right person?

There is no guarantee that a relationship will work. Even a phone has a short-life warranty. But money is just material, you spend some, you work for more. But sparing your one heart out there, when it breaks, it takes a long time to mend. Sometimes you take a leap of faith I guess, follow your gut, and close one eye as you swipe that credit card all the while hoping that purchase is worth it (and your card/you don’t get declined of course). Sometimes it is. Sometimes, unfortunately its not.

Do I make sense? Forgive the double entendre. I am feeling philosophical. Haha, righttttt. Well, as much as I can tell, like getting a new phone, the only thing you can hope for out of a new boyfriend: is an upgrade.