It would appear that our requirements for surviving have new priorities. When I awoke, I opened my little flip phone. Quickly I had an update on time and date. In addition, I realized it was Thursday, time to put out the trash.

While I was outside, I decided to take a couple of pictures. Soon after retuning, I received a text message. I could have done without that reminder for my dentist appointment. No. really I could have. I have a reminder on my phone. It will provide me with an audible alarm the day before.

I figure that we now have a new priority to survive. I have listed but a few things that makes my cell phone an important part of our lives.

Am I wrong? I mean what would happen without our cell phones. How can I do my math. I no longer have any other form of calculator. If if want to find the sum, I just pull out my trusty phone. Who needs to settle for 2 or even 3 places for pi anymore. I can make my scientific calculations to 8 places, maybe more. I can’t remember.

So, as the doomsday preper prepares, he might want to pack away a cell phone and a spare. It might be handy to figure out where he is… that is if the GPS system survives. Who knows, it might even come in handy for keeping in contact with others.