A couple of days ago, my hubby came home, handed me a box, and said “Happy birthday and Merry Christmas.” Then he handed me a matching box and said, “Now give me that one and say the same thing.” I did, and then we opened the boxes and found…
New, sleek and shiny iPhones!! One for each of us!
I’ve been wishing and hoping and waiting for an iPhone since they came out several years ago. And now that I finally have one, I must say that it was worth the wait. It’s just as super as I’d heard it would be. The interface is sleek and easy, the apps are useful and entertaining, and I look more beautiful, smell prettier, and have gained a few IQ points… Well, you get the idea. 
Naturally, I’m excited about loading up my iPhone with lots of music, videos, family photos, and fun apps. I mean, 16 GB will hold everything I want, right? Yeah, sure. I know it’ll be full to capacity before I know it. So I’m trying to choose judiciously among all of the media available.
Here’s what I loaded on first, in case you’re curious. I wonder what these things reveal about me? Maybe I’d better not think about that…
- Facebook (essential for keeping in touch with my family and friends)
- Tweetie (a Twitter app)
- Google mobile (tasks, calendar, reader, etc.)
- iheart radio (so I can listen to local KBCO on the go)
- E! Online (to keep up with my Twilight and other entertainment obsessions)
- Scramble (word game) and StoneLoops! (bubble popping game)
- Mafia Wars (got hooked via Facebook)
- Ambiance (rain, waves, and other soothing sounds)
- Super Mario Bros ringtone (old-school geek awesome!!)
- Night at the Museum (full length movie in my pocket!)
- One episode of Phineas and Ferb (for the kids)
- Scriptures, personal photos, and some of my favorite tunes to keep me sane
I also went out and got a hard case and a screen film, to keep my pretty phone safe. Do you have an iPhone? What are your favorite apps or most essential iPhone utilities? Tell me what else I should add to my phone!
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I cringe whenever I see a naked iPhone. Case and screen protector are smart moves… especially if you have kids. I don’t have one, nor do I plan on getting one any time soon, but I’ll still do the happy dance for you and your hubby.
i have an iTouch, want an iPhone but no AT&T cell service where i live
so hence the iTouch, still the same super coolio device minus the phone part. I love everything about it and i am sure you do too 
My favorite apps are ones that entertain my kids and keep them quiet while sitting in a waiting room, or some other need to be quiet place, ha ha.
have fun with your new toy!!
You have a nice app assortment there. I also like Flixster so I can check the local theaters for movie times, etc., and pretend I am actually going to get out and see one. It also lists what’s coming out into next year.
The Weather Channel has radar, alerts, and hourly weather. Delves a little deeper than the weather app that comes with. Wordle is a great game for word loving people.
Congrats on the new phone! I like you even better now because you are so hip and with it!
What a funny way to give and “get” a gift!!!
And I freakin’ love your ringtone! I have an addiction to Super Mario Bros., I have it on my Wii and have been known to waste hours and hours on it. My bf has this meditation app that he can’t live without, he listens to it before bed! Those iPhones are pretty magical, but I love my Blackberry and all I need in my life is the Weather Network app and brickbreaker.
What iphone did you get? 3g or 3gs? I think you should 1st jailbrake it