Everything's grey now

I'm really thinking about going back to my Nokia 2720 Flipphone. 

The last time I used it was during my exams which was recently. First I only used it to keep myself focused on my studying but after some time I realized that there's so much more to it.

Of course, I had to replace a lot of things. I had to carry an actual notebook, buy a physical calendar, check Whatsapp (I live in Europe) only when i'm home or use my laptop with internet connection. I had to overcome my anxiety to call people and use my physical cards instead of the digital cards on my phone.

Ever since I went back to my smartphone though, I feel... dull? Like there's much more color on the dispplay I stare at and the outside world feels grey and almost depressing. That wasn't the case when I had my T9 Nokia. During the time with the Nokia I appreciated the nature and architecture much more than I do now. I almost felt like a kid again. Curious and on an adventure daily but most importantly: a lot more calm.

God, this is making me emotional lol.

Of course I longed for my smartphone during my dumbphone-time. But now? I actually long for my dumbphone. I just wish that more people here in Switzerland would use the default texting app instead of Whatsapp. That would make it so much easier to switch again.

Also, I really enjoyed the silent train rides actually. I'm more of the "Needs Music 24/7" person but (that's going to sound so cheesy) I kind of found comfort and music in the silence?

I also found new hobbies such as collecting flowers or stuff I found during the day or analog photography !  Even though I really love it, analog films and the developing in the lab just takes so much time and especially money.

But I also realized that I had much more time on my hands without my smartphone that a trip to the photo lab was just a second. So that's a plus...

I think I might go back...

Sorry for the yapping session!