My Date With iPhone
My soon-to-be date with the iPhone began innocently enough with the wanting. Then, obsession began to set in. Now that I'm actually in line, as of Noon Pacific time, waiting patiently at the Sherman Oaks, CA Apple store and "borrowing" a steaming cup of wi-fi, I can say my date has definitely begun in earnest. Although, as they say, waiting is the hardest part. As everyone knows, I cannot actually, formally begin my date until 6PM when the iPhone goes on sale. Until then, I will wait patiently in line with about a hundred others with similar obsessions to myself. As I wait, several questions come into my mind. Why am I here? What will it be like when I first get my hands on one of those shiny beauties? Will there be enough iPhones for everyone (especially me)? And most importantly, shouldn't I be doing something else with my time instead of waiting in line for a phone? I don't know the answer because, as any good Psychologist would tell you, obsession isn't always rational. So, knowing I may not be completely right in the head, I will sit here, waiting, wanting, wondering, and hoping that once my iPhone and I are united, it will all be as good as I dreamt it would be. Until then, here I sit.
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My soon-to-be date with the iPhone began innocently enough with the wanting. Then, obsession began to set in. Now that I'm actually in...
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Sherman Oaks, CA line video and store opening:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYpT1p4CMiU
I'm jealous! Who is this iPhone woman and how long have you been seeing her? - Love, Your Wife.
June 29 2007 at 8:17 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replywhat's the line at sherman oaks like now? (4:35pm)
June 29 2007 at 7:37 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply5. Do you ever watch the news reports on all those people who wait outside for the new Harry Potter books? Dressed like wizards. It's the same deal with the iphone, you just all have laptops.
Posted at 5:33PM on Jun 29th 2007 by Mark
haha yeah. i feel you man, but in 20 minutes the pain will be gone; i will still have to wait...
i feel you man...be strong...hang in there :)
June 29 2007 at 5:32 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyYour irrational! I'm staying up in London just for the unboxin porn...
June 29 2007 at 5:31 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyDo you ever watch the news reports on all those people who wait outside for the new Harry Potter books? Dressed like wizards. It's the same deal with the iphone, you just all have laptops.
June 29 2007 at 5:30 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply*cough*weirdo!*cough*
ay! I justa kid you!
Hang in there, Chris. And don't look too hard at that obsession--it won't stand the scrutiny anyway. Go with the flow and have a great time. Early Adopter Lust is beautiful to watch, and sublime to experience. You're waiting there for all of us.
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