It was a small but expensive accident. When checking my messages the other day, I dropped my mobile phone. When I picked it up, I saw that half of the LCD screen was damaged.
I rely on my phone for much more than calls. I use it for messaging, playing music, taking photos, playing video games and surfing the internet. Now, I can only receive calls and dial numbers which I can remember.
I really miss messaging. It is a useful way to stay in touch with friends, as you cannot phone them during class. But the interesting thing is that I am really enjoying listening to people's voices again, instead of messaging them.
On the bus I can no longer play video games, but I get just as much entertainment from reading instead.
My accident has taught me that technology changes our lives, but does not always make them better. In some ways, we may even be better off without it.
Yau Chun-hei, STFA Tam Pak Yu College