Consecutive Hours

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My Eight to Ten Consecutive Hours Without My Cell Phone The eight to ten hours or more without my phone was a terrible, but good experience. It was one of the hardest things that I realized about myself that I can go without social media. I’m constantly on my phone, either texting or scrolling though social media. When I’m being social with my friends or doing, homework is the only time I’m not on my phone. So, my English teacher decided that we have an assignment of eight to ten hours with no type of technology unless an emergency. My day started out terrible because I’m not really used to going without a phone for a while. I’m not used to being without technology, nor am I good without checking all my social media. I’ve only been without

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