When I lost my cellphone I thought I lost everything

It is my constant companion, a loyal friend and entertainer. When I am alone, it dispels my boredome and loneliness. That is my Nokia 6085 to me. That gadget connects me to all my friends both real and virtual. And to lost it in one moment I could have died in an instant. What else could have happened if I lost it forever?

So bad it happned the night my friends and I enjoyed the party at Caraga Square in Butuan City. They helped me find it but to no avail. I felt some part of my being was paralyzed, my heart seemed to stop beating! I wish I could shout out loud enough! The next day I worried more. I almost had shaken my head so it could trace back the happenings that night. I simply couldn't recall. Was it stolen from me? Perhaps. But the greater possibility is I misplaced it from my pocket, I wasn't paying attention to it because its battery was low.

The other problem now is I don't have any back up copy of the important contacts, photos, memos and music of it.

Within two days my life went on but the passing of the days was really silent. I was completely disconnected from my cyber textmates, friends and relatives. I could have completely enjoyed my vacation in Butuan had I not lost it.

When I opened my wallet, I realized how unfortunate I seemed to be last week. My P5ooo cash was also gone! What a waste! I could buy a lot of things from that amount. Well, on the second thought, to God I am very thankful. Why? I still have my wallet, my ATM card, PRC teacher's license and other important documents in my wallet more important than my cellphone. I'm even more thankful because I am still alive, nothing really serious things happened like accident or crime that night.

When I lost my cellphone, I thought I lost everything. But I was wrong. I didn't lose that much. I still have my life, in full blood and flesh. There are still many cellphones on display. I can always buy if I like and if I have enough money. The lesson is I have to be more extra careful next time.

The good news now is this. My student from a former school where I worked just arrived from Manila. When he knew I lost my cellphone he gave me his other cellphone which is Samsung e250. I'm so thankful of his kindness and generosity. Now I'm beginning to collect and compile phone numbers again. I lost some, then I gained some. My cellphone story doesn't end up sad at all.