Tuesday, January 19, 2010

"No Phone Zone" Campaign

I am an Oprah’s fan! I have friends who dislike (don’t like to use the work Ha*e!) her. I have friends who love her. I am indifferent about the way I feel about Oprah. If I am folding laundry and the kids are happy doing something else, I will watch. Yesterday’s show however was one I was glad I had a lot of laundry to fold. It was about people using their cell phones while driving.
I have to confess that I was one of those who thought I was capable of doing multiple tasks while driving. I guess a lot of us think that way! I have , in many occasions, talked on the phone, disciplined two kids while handing a sippy cut to another, eaten my lunch or dinner, had a conversation with myself and/or other, scheduled appointments, paid bills, made lists, listen to music or the news, etc, all while on the road! Yes, sometimes I do think I am super woman. It is real that I am not capable of doing it all. And why should I do it all? Maybe that is the reason why I am so tired in the end of the day. If we, average humans, use only 2% of our brain, then I am using my two percent to the limit by executing so many tasks while driving.
OK, I took the pledge and I have committed myself to only driving. Yes, I will listen to music, I will talk to my kids, I will continue to talk to myself, but I will not talk on the phone or text while driving.
I have made the pledge and now it is official. Please join me and see if you can do it!

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