Why Buying A Cell Phone is More Complicated Than Choosing A Sperm Donor
Last week I hit the mall with the boyfriend in search of a brand new cell phone, after I had placed mine in a very secure spot for safekeeping (now if I could only remember where...) No sweat, I thought. I am a veteran to cell phone shopping. Pick out a cute one, pick out a reasonable plan, and back home in an hour.

Little did I know that I had entered a cell phone warzone. Optimum price charts, unlimited calling hours, bonus free deals with a 3 year contract and seven month prison term...I felt like I was doing my MBA. Trusty Boyfriend turned out to be of no help--he was just as confused as I was. We went to seven cell phone shops, three distributors and countless accessories places--still phoneless.

Had to eventually retire to home in an exhausted state--will resume search once I gather up the strength, courage, and obligatory lawyer to decipher the fine print. If anyone can tell me where to get a cute, small phone and a plan for someone who only needs it to call for help when her broken down jalopy has expired on the 401, I would be very grateful. In fact, I would bake you yummy chocolate chip cookies and mow your lawn...