Bell 1

Gianna Bell
Professor Ingram
UWRT 1103- 026
September 10, 2015
It took me awhile to figure out my passion. I contemplated on what passion meant to
me. I made a list of objects and hobbies I liked. From shoes, to cheering, to listening to music,
none of these seemed to be fit for a passion. I decided on the most obvious. In fact, Im not sure
that this is a true passion.
I decided my passion is my cell phone. The decision seemed a bit clich at first because
adults often claim us teenagers cannot live without our cell phones. No matter how much I
wanted to deny this observation, it is totally true. I cannot go without my cell phone. Theres not
a time of day that my phone isnt by my side.
The first thing I check when I wake up is my cell phone, like its the daily newspaper. I
use my cell phone for access to social media, texting, and a music source. About 80% of my
daily life activities involves some sort of interaction with my cell phone. Its not surprising, due
to the fact that this generation is technologically advanced.
My parents were constantly saying, Youre always on that phone. I became annoyed
with this, and decided to challenge their observation. I vowed to go a whole day without my
phone. I was confident; how hard could it be to go 24 hours without it? During the day, I quickly
found myself dying of boredom. I attempted to find alternatives sources of entertainment such as,
watching TV and doodling. It wasnt until about 7 p.m., that I finally gave in,

Bell 2
My cell phone may be a passion, but it is also a distraction. I find myself reaching for my
cell phone during some classes. I have even found myself replying to a quick text while driving.
Both of these are harmful; one mentally and the other physically.