The most tragic thing that can happen to a millennial has happened to me this week. It’s definitely the worst thing that can happen to a young adult in this day and age. It’s even worse than being sick for two weeks straight or having to write an essay for the class you absolutely hate. What is this tragic event? I have to go 3-6 days without my most beloved procession, my cellphone.

I went into the store thinking my phone just needed a few quick fixes to get rid of the glitches, but that wasn’t the case. No, the guy didn’t know what was wrong with my phone so I had to give it to him and order a replacement. That made me furious. I’m home on winter break and I need my phone to make plans with friends and so my parents will let me go out with my friends. Giving the guy my phone meant all of my instant communication had been cut off. There is no longer a blinking blue or green light that will alert me when someone is trying to get ahold of me or interact with me on social media. It’s tragic.

I’ve been having to drag out my laptop or use my family’s desktop if I want to message my friends to make plans or even just to talk. So not having my phone means exerting more energy on my semester break. Not only that, but I’m also currently losing my streaks on snapchat and on timehop. Those streaks are very important to a millennial. So, I’m trying to take some time and get used to the idea of all of my hard work being for nothing.

I miss snapchat so much. I love being able to take pictures of all the cute/funny/cool/nerdy things that happen in my life on a day to day basis and not being able to access my snapchat account is slowly tearing me up inside. Especially since my friends constantly post pictures and videos of their dogs and I’m currently missing all of their posts.

So, what am I doing with my cell phone free life? Well I started reading a book that I got for Christmas, I reorganized the lower kitchen cabinets, I went to the dentist, I snuggled with my dogs, I took a few extra naps, I talked to a few of my favorite people and I’m even going out to have breakfast with a friend tomorrow. My life without a cell phone is still pretty full, but it feels strangely empty and that is the greatest tragedy of a millennial.