What I was Doing at 8…
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009 in Cell Phones by Jayne WesnerAfter reading the article “Average age for first cell phone? Eight! on CrunchGear, I am starting to understand why such offers as this one for a free cellphone are becoming so popular. When I was 8 I was worried about roller skating over a rock and falling down, or missing the Saturday morning cartoons. I definitely was not trying to drum up business from the parents (i.e. doing chores) in order to get more minutes on my cell phone package.
My how the times have changed! Just for fun, I am going to blast into the past to see what I was doing back in 1988 - that’s when I was 8 years old.
1. I was listening to pre-surgery Michael Jackson sing “The Way You Make Me Feel”
2. I was saying Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! and waiting for him to appear.
3. I was in love with Tom Cruise because he was an incredible bartender (not for his couch jumping skills). Cocktail!
4. I wold come home and turn on The Cosby Show I wanted to be just like Rudy!
5. When I grew up, I wanted to go where everybody knew my name. Norm!
6. I was in love with Tondy Danza. Who couldn’t love a man in an apron?
7. I wanted a cat but was afraid she might get eaten by Gordon Shumway - a.k.a. Alf.
8. I could be seen walking around, attempting to whistle “Don’t Worry! Be Happy!” It was Record and Best Song of the Year!
That’s what I was doing at 8. Definitely not downloading ringtones and applications on my new phone.