Today my mobile screen broke
Today my mobile screen broke… Mobile screens do that all the time so it is supposed to be no reason to be dramatic. But, no. I am feeling completely dramatic about it and I want to express all the drama I have within me towards this phone in the following words.
You may consider these words a projection of some sort, and maybe they are, but it is true: Today my mobile screen broke…
The Rose Gold Sony Xperia XA that I had from 2017 slipped from my hand while I was trying to fix the mask on my face. I didn’t think for a second that anything happened to the phone. I ignored it on the ground while fixing my face mask, then picked it carelessly and put it in my bag. Only when I took it out from my bag, I discovered that its screen has broken.
This screen stood sturdy against the tests of time, taking fall after fall, and even resisted breaking when I tried to break it intentionally once. The strength of the screen made me think it was invincible; that it would never break before I get a new phone; nonetheless, it broke…
Not breaking before, I thought this screen was made of plastic, a material considered fake, but practically strong enough not to break like the fancy iPhone original glass screens. Yet, only after breaking did I realize that this screen was the real deal: good old breakable glass that was tough enough to withstand my cruelty for three years.
Relying on its quality, I never thought about getting a screen protector or a cover for my loyal phone. I love the rose gold color the way it is. I like the screen touch the way it is. I like the phone shape the way it is. Or if I could now accurately say: the way it was…
The broken screen made me contemplate the rest of the phone. The used to be beautiful rose gold back and sides are now covered with scratches, of the ugly sort to say the least. These scratches are from putting my phone in the bag along with the keys, and the coins, and the God knows what else. How is it that something one held so dear, one hurts so much? Consider it symbolism if you may, but it is true: Today, “I” broke my mobile screen.
EN-AR Freelance Translator/Transcreator/Multilingual DTP specialist/I use my magic wand to help your business to expand!/The witch??♀?
4 年Why I felt that sorry for something that happens daily??♀? Strong storytelling skills, keep it up ya Lolo! ??
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4 年I never related to something more strongly.. it reminded me of the time I broke my phone screen actually. The difference is I blamed the phone's fragility, or bad luck rather than my own clumsiness..?? Love your writings and the deep symbolism behind it..yes I know all those emotions are not meant for just a phone screen.. ??
Marcom Wizard | Digital Storyteller
4 年So sorry for your screen y lulu ?? Well, if anything I learned new about you, is that you own up to your actions pretty much. You’re the kind of person who won’t think twice to put the blame on anyone but themselves with any troubles or hardships you may face, even the smallest ones! Much love, dear ????
VM Team Lead at MidLocalize
4 年This is more than great, u care about details, what a strong young lady ????. I believe it is all for your good, it is time to get new one, and move one bec u always deserve the best.?
FMVA-Certified Accountant at BDO | Strategic Finance Analyst | Driving Operational Efficiency & Organizational Performance
4 年Great projection. It's like you are referring to one's soul/heart which s/he can depend on so much through every hurdle yet there "comes the straw that breaks the camel's back". BTW, sorry for your screen.