There was a moment when I was out with some friends and I noticed, after looking up from my phone, that everyone else was on theirs. Like I said, I was on my phone on and off as well but not nearly as much as I was on or looking through my camera. It’s kind of funny because I took this shot focused in on the phone with everything else just slightly out of focus. Took a few shots to get it the way I wanted and nobody noticed during the entire execution of this. When you go out, how much of your time do you dedicate to the moment at hand, food on the table and the company? What becomes the focal point of all your attention? If you were texting with the people at the table you’ve decided to dine with instead of sitting with them, would they have warranted more of your attention and responses than in person? One of the things that I know I need to be better at is living in the moment and cherishing, not just the memories but the ability to make them with the people that are present. Don’t get me wrong, there are people that I love and respect, that I only keep in contact with through social media but the people who decide to give or share their time with me in person deserve the same respect. My time is not being shared with someone if I am in another place through my phone or camera. What do you think? Is sitting with someone over drinks with your nose in a phone the same as enjoying the evening and sharing the experience, making the memory? Is this expected behavior with the times we are in? Does your friend group expect you to zone out and be on Facebook or Instagram when you’re out?
