William Vega

Object Essay- Revised Draft

Basic Writing L10

January 30, 2013

My Galaxy Phone

Have you ever had something precious that you can bring with you for any emergency, situation, and also for communication with your family and friends? I do.
There are many situations that I have used my phone that I wouldn’t know what I would have done without it. This phone is a reminder of me succeeding in my goals and communication. My black Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket has a smooth front and back surface.
Doesn’t have any smell really, well except for the smell of plastic. It has a long rectangular shape with the volume buttons on the left side and the power button on the right side. It’s a very light phone weighs less than one pound. Depending what I am doing on the phone it can get very hot or somewhat cool. Sounds pretty nice and loud depending what music I am listening to or depends which game I am playing.

I would never forget how I acquired my phone which was the day of my graduation. The ceremony has past and I was going home and my mom tells me “I have a present for you when we arrive home.” So for the whole ride back home I was thinking what it could be but I had no idea. When we finally got back home she tells me “Close your eyes for your surprise.” Then she says “Now you can open your eyes.” When I opened my eyes she handed me my brand new phone and I was so happy because I needed a new phone for a while but couldn’t afford it. I would never forget this day.

I remember when my phone was extreme useful was the day my mom fell down the stairs. I was with my friends but all of the sudden my brother and sister both called my phone and told me that news. So I ran out of my friend’s house and call the hospital to find out what room my mom was in. Once I found out what room she was in I immediately went to the hospital at the emergency room to see my mom. I was with her for a few hours because she was blacked out for almost the whole time I was there. After four hours or so she started to wake up and I was so happy to see that she was okay. The doctor came into the room and he said “The lab work and test results came out negative. She is going to be okay.” I was so happy because my mom was okay and now I don’t have to worry about her.

I usually always have it on me it’s an on-the-go type of device. No matter where I go I will always use it so in most cases I will always have it in my car or most of the time I will have it in my pocket. I have many uses for my phone. I use when I am shopping for different things like comparing prices. I use the Wi-Fi compatibility for Google maps for directions. Also of course I use the camera for taking family pictures or record something that I find interesting. It’s also used for calling my family and friends just in case of an emergency or if they need me for something like doing groceries, shopping, and etc.

My phone will be one possession that I will always cherish. It’s a constant reminder that I have succeeded in high school and also a reminder of my family that they will always be there to support me with accomplish as an individual and as a professional that I will soon be. My phone isn’t just an item to me but a connection between me and my family and close friends. They are only one call away and it’s my family that gives me the strength to keep on moving with my life and also give me the strength to go towards my future goals in my life.