Cell phones have become an integral
part of our life, we can skip a time’s meal but can’t separate ourselves from
our phone even for half an hour. Yesterday was one such day for me when I had
to part myself from my cell for the betterment of both.
I had to appear for an all India
exam and the admit card had instructions that we should not carry our cell
phone with us. Thanks to misuse of it at various exams, that exam centers don’t
permit candidates to carry it to the premises also.
Before leaving home I was in dilemma
should I carry phone or not? Incase I carry where will I keep it? We can’t keep
phones with us even in switch off mode with us. Finally I decided to leave it
behind at home but not before charging the phone and putting it in silent mode.
When I reached exam center I saw people
carrying phones with them, I was missing my phone terribly then. But before the
commencement of exam we were told that cell phones are not allowed and all those
who are carrying phone will have to keep it in a room at their own risk.
Left with no other option people
kept phone in that room and went their designated exam room. Room was locked immediately
we left for exam but still it was big risk. Candidates were busy finding unique
locations to hide their cell phone. Post exam we had to wait till everybody gather
so that the room could be opened and we can venture in. The moment we came out of the room, we were
given 5 mins time to check our belongings. Post that the exit gate was opened.
Everyone was eager to make call,
check messages etc but I didn’t had any such symptoms, mays be because my phone
was not with me. But I was happy that it’s not with me as it was safe wherever it
was.
It took time for me to reach home
as I had some other work, the best part was I was not in hurry for anything, took
time for each thing that I was doing, which I usually missed because of phone
calls or in the midst of texting.
When I reached home saw numerable
missed calls and messages but I was in no hurry to revert back to anyone in one
go. Few important calls were responded at the first given opportunity rest later.
Who says we can’t stay away from phone, we can provided we are ready to take
the first step.
