I bet she now thinks I'm a complete arsehole for "hanging up" on her a second time. Yeah, as if I would stay awake until one in the morning just to hear her say "Hello" before putting the phone down! {Insert frustrated scream} However, I did call straight back and left a message. (!)
This would be the bit where I rant against my telco, but they've bought my silence after reimbursing my account twice after disconnections. Some portion of the $43 billion dollars spent on telecommunications upgrades better come to my house so I can RELIABLY make a telephone call to the States. You wouldn't think that telephones here, in another first world country, could be so damned unreliable.
I have been worried about her. Almost two weeks without word. Don't get me wrong, I think the internet is a wonderful medium for communication, sometimes it's just a little too passive and the immediacy of a telephone call rectifies that.
So, my international calling card has 40 minutes remaining and expires on the 24th, 10 am where she is. I'd hate for it to go to waste, thus, I'll be working late every night until next Saturday to give myself the best opportunity to call her.
This would be the bit where I rant against my telco, but they've bought my silence after reimbursing my account twice after disconnections. Some portion of the $43 billion dollars spent on telecommunications upgrades better come to my house so I can RELIABLY make a telephone call to the States. You wouldn't think that telephones here, in another first world country, could be so damned unreliable.
I have been worried about her. Almost two weeks without word. Don't get me wrong, I think the internet is a wonderful medium for communication, sometimes it's just a little too passive and the immediacy of a telephone call rectifies that.
So, my international calling card has 40 minutes remaining and expires on the 24th, 10 am where she is. I'd hate for it to go to waste, thus, I'll be working late every night until next Saturday to give myself the best opportunity to call her.