Wats goin on.!!!!!?????
*z. mac mami*
from a 215 phone number, Tuesday, April 1, 10:31 AM
Not much.!!!!! Sitting in my friend Jeremy's kitchen.!!!!! What about you.!!!!!?????
*z. mac leila*
Saturday, April 19, 2008
RE: It took 1 min 2 like u. A day 2 luv u. N it will take a lifetime 2 4get u. Fwd 2 every friend u dnt
from a 542 phone number, Monday, April 14, 11:43 PM
This isn't romantic; it's pathetic. If it took 542 one minute to like Leila and one day to love her, then 542 probably does not have a very advanced concept of like or love. I'm not necessarily denying love at first sight... I just think this is an oversimplification of some complex emotions.
That said, I like the use of numbers here. 542 worked in 1, 2, and 4. No 3's here, though. Pity it doesn't end with the line "it will take 3 lifetimes 2 4get u." Ah, well.
from a 542 phone number, Monday, April 14, 11:43 PM
This isn't romantic; it's pathetic. If it took 542 one minute to like Leila and one day to love her, then 542 probably does not have a very advanced concept of like or love. I'm not necessarily denying love at first sight... I just think this is an oversimplification of some complex emotions.
That said, I like the use of numbers here. 542 worked in 1, 2, and 4. No 3's here, though. Pity it doesn't end with the line "it will take 3 lifetimes 2 4get u." Ah, well.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
I really dont understand why you are doing this..i just wish we could talk this out..please just text me back ignoring me is not the answer..i love you..
from an 828 phone number, Sunday, April 13, 4:56 PM
All right, all your worrywarts, before you ask me: Yes, I texted this person back and told them that Leila had not received the text. Now, whether they texted Leila again, and whether she ever replied, is anyone's guess.
One lesson I would like everyone to learn from this blog-- because I think we see this evidenced time and time again-- is that you should not break up with someone, or end a friendship, via text message. I mean it. I think a break-up conversation should require more than 160 characters. Furthermore, a text message is too easily misdirected (i.e. to me) or forwarded on to other friends or simply misunderstood. If you are such a wimp that you can't break up with someone in person or via telephone, and you have to rely on a text message to do it... then, I'm sorry, but get your act together.
from an 828 phone number, Sunday, April 13, 4:56 PM
All right, all your worrywarts, before you ask me: Yes, I texted this person back and told them that Leila had not received the text. Now, whether they texted Leila again, and whether she ever replied, is anyone's guess.
One lesson I would like everyone to learn from this blog-- because I think we see this evidenced time and time again-- is that you should not break up with someone, or end a friendship, via text message. I mean it. I think a break-up conversation should require more than 160 characters. Furthermore, a text message is too easily misdirected (i.e. to me) or forwarded on to other friends or simply misunderstood. If you are such a wimp that you can't break up with someone in person or via telephone, and you have to rely on a text message to do it... then, I'm sorry, but get your act together.
Why are not sleeping over
from a 774 phone number, Saturday, April 12, 5:49 PM
I don't know why Leila's not sleeping over. Maybe she's one of those kids who just hates spending the night at houses other than her own. I used to have friends like that, even in high school. Or maybe she has an early doctor's appointment or something. WHO KNOWS.
from a 774 phone number, Saturday, April 12, 5:49 PM
I don't know why Leila's not sleeping over. Maybe she's one of those kids who just hates spending the night at houses other than her own. I used to have friends like that, even in high school. Or maybe she has an early doctor's appointment or something. WHO KNOWS.
dad even said he would dig it up
from a 917 phone number, Wednesday, April 9, 12:08 AM
Fuck the ap us hw! im playing guitar hero!
from a 917 phone number, Wednesday, April 9, 5:49 PM
Didg andrew hav it?
from a 917 phone number, Wednesday, April 9, 6:33 PM
Exam is on monday right?M
from a 917 phone number, Wednesday, April 9, 9:52 PM
Considering that 917 is in AP U.S. History, she uses an awful lot of broad pronoun references. What is this "it" that dad said he would dig up? Is it the same "it" that Andrew may have? Perhaps Leila would know what "it" is, but, sadly, we do not.
from a 917 phone number, Wednesday, April 9, 12:08 AM
Fuck the ap us hw! im playing guitar hero!
from a 917 phone number, Wednesday, April 9, 5:49 PM
Didg andrew hav it?
from a 917 phone number, Wednesday, April 9, 6:33 PM
Exam is on monday right?M
from a 917 phone number, Wednesday, April 9, 9:52 PM
Considering that 917 is in AP U.S. History, she uses an awful lot of broad pronoun references. What is this "it" that dad said he would dig up? Is it the same "it" that Andrew may have? Perhaps Leila would know what "it" is, but, sadly, we do not.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Hey whats up? I just wanted to know if we were still on for tonight :)
from an 828 phone number, Sunday, April 6, 2:56 PM
This text message is rather indicative of the modern era. Before cell phones came into prevalence, there was really no way to check in at 3 PM to make sure you're still on for that evening. If you made plans for, say, 6 PM, you pretty much just had to be there at 6 PM, because there was no way to alert your friend to the fact that you might be late, might not be able to make it, etc.
In the days before cell phones, you wouldn't feel the need to get in touch with someone at 3 PM to make sure you're still on for that night; you would just ASSUME you were. But since Leila could not respond to this text, 828 probably legitimately doubted tat they were still on.
To some extent, I sort of resent this aspect of modern society. It makes it too easy for people to cancel plans.
from an 828 phone number, Sunday, April 6, 2:56 PM
This text message is rather indicative of the modern era. Before cell phones came into prevalence, there was really no way to check in at 3 PM to make sure you're still on for that evening. If you made plans for, say, 6 PM, you pretty much just had to be there at 6 PM, because there was no way to alert your friend to the fact that you might be late, might not be able to make it, etc.
In the days before cell phones, you wouldn't feel the need to get in touch with someone at 3 PM to make sure you're still on for that night; you would just ASSUME you were. But since Leila could not respond to this text, 828 probably legitimately doubted tat they were still on.
To some extent, I sort of resent this aspect of modern society. It makes it too easy for people to cancel plans.
send me a pic
from a 917 phone number, Saturday, April 5, 6:53 PM
Why does this phrase always sound so dirty? 917 could very well mean "a pic of your new dog" or "a pic of your dress." But somehow I immediately jump to the conclusion that 917 means "a naked pic." Does anyone else have this problem, too? Had 917 written "send me a photograph," I would not be so grossed out.
from a 917 phone number, Saturday, April 5, 6:53 PM
Why does this phrase always sound so dirty? 917 could very well mean "a pic of your new dog" or "a pic of your dress." But somehow I immediately jump to the conclusion that 917 means "a naked pic." Does anyone else have this problem, too? Had 917 written "send me a photograph," I would not be so grossed out.
hows the party goin?
from a 571 phone number, Saturday, April 5, 3:02 PM
I sent a similar text message to my friend Kim on Saturday night because I was missing her birthday party. Though, as my mother pointed out, "If she has time to text you back, the party's probably not going all that well." Hopefully 571 will take Leila's lack of a response to mean that the party was way too bumpin' for her to find a minute to reply.
from a 571 phone number, Saturday, April 5, 3:02 PM
I sent a similar text message to my friend Kim on Saturday night because I was missing her birthday party. Though, as my mother pointed out, "If she has time to text you back, the party's probably not going all that well." Hopefully 571 will take Leila's lack of a response to mean that the party was way too bumpin' for her to find a minute to reply.
milton so quiet hear..were doing this as a favor...live rehearsal...looking forward to seeing you...got a hair cut today too...I did a good job I must sa
from a 646 phone number, Friday, April 4, 8:41 PM
More missives to Leila Milton, New York City bartender. I really want to know what bar she works at so I can go stalk her properly. Or, at the very least, let her know that I'm getting texts for her.
I'm particularly fond of the writing style in this one. It's a poetic use of ellipses. It makes it seem like all these unrelated thoughts, these brief fragments of ideas, are somehow connected, somehow bleeding into one. I should use ellipses more often; 646 has inspired me.
from a 646 phone number, Friday, April 4, 8:41 PM
More missives to Leila Milton, New York City bartender. I really want to know what bar she works at so I can go stalk her properly. Or, at the very least, let her know that I'm getting texts for her.
I'm particularly fond of the writing style in this one. It's a poetic use of ellipses. It makes it seem like all these unrelated thoughts, these brief fragments of ideas, are somehow connected, somehow bleeding into one. I should use ellipses more often; 646 has inspired me.
Monday, April 7, 2008
I'm here! I made dinner res at Nobu for 6:30 just in case. Heard it is yummy and fun. we can cancel if we wanna go somewhere else. See ya in 6 Hours!
from an 808 phone number, Friday, April 4, 12:27 PM
This is an exemplary text message. The punctuation is impeccable-- note the apostrophe in "I'm"? The colon in "6:30"? It is also clear and straightforward. I know what 808 is trying to say, and what action she wants Leila to take. I even admire the use of "we" in "we can cancel if we wanna go somewhere else." This phrasing implies that Leila can want to go someplace other than Nobu without breaking 808's heart. (Also, Barb is here and says that she likes the "wanna" because it makes the whole vibe "casual and fun." As in "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun." As in Cyndi Lauper.)
Really, this whole text is so perfectly constructed, its a damn shame that Leila will never read it.
from an 808 phone number, Friday, April 4, 12:27 PM
This is an exemplary text message. The punctuation is impeccable-- note the apostrophe in "I'm"? The colon in "6:30"? It is also clear and straightforward. I know what 808 is trying to say, and what action she wants Leila to take. I even admire the use of "we" in "we can cancel if we wanna go somewhere else." This phrasing implies that Leila can want to go someplace other than Nobu without breaking 808's heart. (Also, Barb is here and says that she likes the "wanna" because it makes the whole vibe "casual and fun." As in "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun." As in Cyndi Lauper.)
Really, this whole text is so perfectly constructed, its a damn shame that Leila will never read it.
FWD: I dont know, because if bake and i go early then we cant plus. . .I have to drive my fucking moms car but i could take you guys if you need a ride
from an 858 phone number, Thursday, April 3, 11:48 PM
These sound like complicated plans to make via text. Personally, I always start out trying to make plans through text, but more often than not I have to switch to email or (heaven forbid) actual phone calls. There are just too many details to explain in the allotted 160 characters.
from an 858 phone number, Thursday, April 3, 11:48 PM
These sound like complicated plans to make via text. Personally, I always start out trying to make plans through text, but more often than not I have to switch to email or (heaven forbid) actual phone calls. There are just too many details to explain in the allotted 160 characters.
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