Hello. Hello? Hello!

Herself is not a fan of the telephone. She loathes making calls. Why? It's a combination of factors: first, there's the fear that she might be inconveniencing or interrupting someone by calling; second, there's the self-conscious concern that she might say something dim-witted or ask an inane question. Oddly, she has much less difficulty answering the telephone. If you've gone to the trouble of calling, she will gladly pick up her end and do her best to maintain the conversation.

Herself's telephone serves multiple purposes, with calls forming only a small part. It is used primarily for text message and e-mail, as well as FaceBook updates on occasion. She carries it with her wherever she goes.

Her current phone equipment, however, appears to have reached the end of its lifespan. It is plagued with mechanical difficulties. So, Herself has ordered a new telephone, and it arrives tomorrow.

Truthfully, it's quite exciting. She very rarely ever purchases something of significance for herself - the needs of everyone else in the family come first. Yet by ensuring her telephone works properly, she ensures that she is always available to the family, and thus, the expense is justified.

I'm looking forward to the new phone myself. I might even place a call or two, just because I can.