Does anyone look up anymore? It seems we are all strolling along going about our business looking down… most likely texting or phone surfing. I’m guilty of it too. But I’m trying really hard to break the habit because I started thinking of all the things I could miss if I’m looking down all the time.
I have tripped a time or two texting and walking along a sidewalk like this one…
Came oh-so-close to stepping in something gross a few times…
And nearly missed this beauty!
So I’ve decided to put the phone down when I’m out and about and instead pay attention to my surroundings. I’ve started using the time to be present, breathe, and try to ward off some stress. I just hope all the other folks walking and texting don’t run into me.
Do you text/phone surf when you walk?
This is very funny, Sahar!
When I was a kid, I used to look down a lot. I think it related to being shy. As I grew up, I looked up, except for when I lived in France, where I needed to look down again because of how popular dogs are, lol!
I can’t text and walk at the same time
LOL on looking up in France! I am pretty good at using my phone while I walk but I have been doing a good job putting it away.
I am like DR. J – I can’t text & walk – heck, ya can’t see the screen in the daylight anyway!
I just walk & people watch! 
Seriously, people watching is definitely more interesting!!!
Haha! I guess we just have to stop or slow down our pace when we’re texting…
haha. I even bumped myself to a lightpost for almost 5 times.
I do find myself doing this from time to time but for the most part I enjoy face to face contact.
Face to face is getting rarer, isn’t it?!
Maybe I’m a little too old school, but I have the habit of turning the phone off to avoid the temptation of constantly checking it. I turn it off at meetings, driving, and even taking a walk.
Enjoy the real world people!
Thanks an entertaining post.
I’m with you – we need to make more of an effort to enjoy the real world! It’s nice to take breaks from technology.