To preface, I lost my cell phone at a frat party a week before spring break. Here are the 10 feelings that occurred throughout it all.

1. Loneliness

I was by myself a lot this week. Without a cell phone, it was hard to contact people and make plans.

2. Studious

Without a cell phone to occupy my time, I spent a lot of time doing school work. I studied for test earlier and for a longer amount of time. I also finished assignments earlier.

3. Scared

This feeling didn't occur to me till I was walking to my car, in the dark, by myself. Knowing that I had no way to contact help if I got attacked was very frightening.

4. Well- Rested

I woke up feeling so well-rested this entire week. I guess not have a phone to look at all night can have its perks.

5. Exposed

Being out in public without a cell phone made me feel very exposed. Like I stood out because I wasn't checking it every second.

6. FOMO

The fear of missing out was extreme. I wasn't worried about parties, more so about mandatory sorority functions and school-related events.

7. Nostalgic

You know when you get a stuffy nose and you remembering all the times you could breathe properly? I did that a lot this week, but with my phone. I would just sit there remembering how awesome life was when I could still send a text message.

8. Smarter

During this week I paid more attention in my classes. Not checking my phone every 10 mins and actually listening improved my quiz grades.

9. Awkward

One time this week, I got on the elevator in my dorm and a couple followed right behind me. In this confined space they started to have a huge fight. I'm talking about a screaming match in an elevator. I felt so awkward without my cellphone to look at and pretend not to be listening.

10. Observant

Going a week without my cell phone made me notice how much technology controls our day to day lives. This week I began to appreciate face to face conversation.

This week was very challenging, but I learned that I can survive without a cellphone.