Today I am giving up my Blackberry.

I'm not as addicted as most Blackberry users (obviously, I'm giving it up), but I do really like my phone. I like that it can do anything. I like that it is cute and small and white (like my computer and my Vespa ... oh, wait ... I guess just like my computer). I like that I can check the Cheap Women site using the Internet on my phone whenever I want to.

But I'm trying to cut costs wherever I can, and I don't need extras on my phone. And I don't need an expensive phone. (Disclaimer: I actually got the phone for free from letstalk.com. But I can still sell it and make some cash.) My sister wants to buy the phone today, and I've decided to let her.

This leaves me in a bit of a bind, and I'm not sure what to do. One option is to sign a new contract and get the cheapest plan possible. There are two problems here. One, cell phone plans are terribly confusing to me and I get dizzy when I try to figure out which one is the best option. Also, I like text messaging and don't know how that figures into dirt cheap plans (so far, seems like it doesn't).

Anyway, I feel like it's some sort of treason against our culture to not have a cell phone. Plus, it seems like my luck to break down by the side of the road and be unable to call for help. With any luck, though, I can avoid these pitfalls. Honestly, I'm a little excited to experience life without a phone.

Until then, if you need me, I'll be at Starbucks every morning.