sorry 2 cut u off earlier. this is trip 2 in 12 hrs. she's havin vomiting n diareah(?). not sure if they'l keep this time.we'll see.
from a 520 phone number, Thursday, March 26, 2:43 PM

Oh, no. Whoever 520 is talking about, I hope she feels better. Vomiting and diarrhea are painful, especially if they're bad enough that you have to go to the hospital (or the vet?) twice in twelve hours. Heal quickly!

Oh, and, yeah, 520 is right: Diarrhea is a hard word to spell. I actually had to look it up in Meriam-Webster's. It'd make a good (if humiliating) spelling bee word.

Hi baby boomer and secret prayer partner.how r u? we're fine.
from a 973 phone number, Thursday, March 26, 1:23 PM

Is Leila's 973's partner in secret prayers? Or is she his prayer partner, secretly? Either way, are they in some secret cult (of Baby Boomers)?

Learn how to send pics txt
from a 541 phone number, Thursday, March 26, 1:43 AM

You're the best!
from a 541 phone number, Thursday, March 26, 1:48 AM

I wonder if Leila is the best because she learned how to send "pics txt"?

Flo i switched to verizon and now have unlimited txtng. I did this for you, for us
from a 516 phone number, Wednesday, March 25, 8:02 AM

Flow powww i swear i can text now are u getting thissss dooset daram
from a 516 phone number, Wednesday, May 25, 11:51 AM

Oh my gosh, I love the melodrama. "I did this for you, for us." It sounds so sincere, so somber. Who would ever guess that what 516 did for Leila was, uh, switch phone services? Now, if that is not true love, then what is.

i keep calling but no one is answering
biohazard
from an 831 phone number, Tuesday, March 24, 9:10 PM

Huh, that's weird. Have you tried... texting?

hey bffs by the way what are you wearing tomorrow for the meeting with the scrapbook let me know asap
from a 609 phone number, Monday, March 23, 7:24 PM

Whenever Leslie and I show up to work wearing similar outfits, we like to pretend that we planned it the night before via text message. This amuses us. But it amuses me more to think that some girls actually do that.

Good morning my dead khale. How is your day?
from a 949 phone number, Monday, March 23, 1:47 PM

Do we think Khale is her last name? I couldn't immediately find a Leila Khale on facebook (though, to be fair, I wasn't trying all that hard). I guess it could also be a nickname. I did find that Leila Khaled is a member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine... but I assume that is a different individual.

I am bringing you cookiess
from a 916 phone number, Monday, March 23, 12:03 PM

God, I wish you would.

What is your fav song?
from a 952 phone number, Sunday, March 22, 5:21 PM

This is the hardest question in the world. Answering any math question is easier than answering this. Does 952 really expect Leila to have one answer here? Does 952 really have an answer? Does anyone with any taste in music actually have one favorite song?

This is the answer I'll give. I can think of dozens, if not hundreds of songs I love desperately. This is just one of them. TURN UP THE VOLUME BEFORE LISTENING.

Your turn, readers. I am kind of interested to know what some of your favorite songs are. But if you claim to have only ONE favorite song... then I am suspicious of you.

hey leila. this is cameron. im going to come over in about 10 minutes.
from an 805 phone number, Saturday, March 21, 2:43 PM

What a surprise it must have been for Leila when Cameron showed up unannounced at 3 PM. Let's hope Leila wasn't in the shower.

can u come 2 my house tomorrow @ 10 to 12 o,clock. u can come in ur pj's
from a 973 phone number, Saturday, March 21, 12:30 PM

No, I cannot. If I'm going to stay in my PJs, I'm going to stay in bed. And if I'm going to go to your house, I'm going to at least throw on a pair of jeans... but, let's get real, I won't be at your house from 10 to 12 tomorrow. I will be asleep.

happy nourooz! with lots of love, armita
from a 714 phone number, Saturday, March 21, 2:13 AM

Translation: Happy Spring!

buffa leilaaaa im not getting home till sat nighttt so just make plans ill see u around 10 ish :(
from a 203 phone number, Friday, March 20, 7:02 PM

This chick here. Too bad, I was kind of hoping 203 was calling her "buffa" just to indicate that they are bffs. We do this a lot at my office, call people our "buf-fa-fas." Right, I know, we are trendsetters.

Im doing this purely cuz it is a healthy lifestyle!
from a 719 phone number, Friday, March 20, 1:35 PM

What a cruel world, where 719 has to defend via text her decision to be a freegan.

in a mtq wats up?
from a 402 phone number, Thursday, March 19, 6:01 PM

This pains me. 402, don't text during a meeting. Whatever's up can, I'm sure, wait an hour or two. If it can't, Leila will call you back.

If there is one thing we take away from this blog, let it be proper texting manners!

I have been on facebook what 2 day maybe 48 hours. I have a date tomorrow and a date on Friday night? I am follow a wise womens advice!
from a 917 phone number. Thursday, March 19, 12:46 AM

I think not for me, but really it could be, since I've been known to give out "dating via facebook" advice. On the other hand, I have been on facebook roughly four years, eleven months, and fifteen days longer than 917 here, and it has never resulted in two dates for me, let alone two dates in two days. So maybe my advice is not all that useful?

FWD: FWD: Around 11 am on sat & 3pm on sun work best 4 me how bout u?
from an 856 phone number, Thursday, March 19, 5:34 PM

11 AM on Saturday is WAY too early for me. I'm cool with 3 PM on Sunday, though. I know 856 doesn't actually care what my weekend schedule is, but I just thought I'd share.

I'm getting my haircut at 6 any suggestions?
from a 440 phone number, Thursday, March 19, 4:48 PM

Something that accentuates your curls. Unless you don't have any curls, in which case, get bangs.

I should be like a professional hair consultant.

im going to dunks before i come in do you want something?
from a 978 phone number, Wednesday, March 18, 7:17 PM

If "dunks" means "Dunkin Donuts," then I would like a chocolate glazed cruller, please and thank you.

why did u break up wit me
from an 812 phone number, Wednesday, March 18, 5:18 PM

Look, if Leila can answer that question in 160 characters or less, you probably don't want to hear what she has to say. "Because you're ugly" is less than 160 characters. So is "Because you cheated on me." "I still care about you but I fear that we have irreconcilable differences and I don't sense that you're willing to work through them" is more than 160 characters. Text is good for many, many things, but, seriously, it is not good for relationship post-mortems.