IMG_9198, originally uploaded by Sheryl McKee
Unfortunately, I learned this the hard way today.
I was on my routine 10 minute walk to teach classes and had a lot of bags in my hands. I placed the iPhone in a side pocket of my bag — a different pocket than I normally use (and a mistake I now deeply regret).
I was listening to music at the time when it suddenly stopped. Normally, I would have instantly reacted, but my iPhone has been starting to randomly pause music in the middle of songs. I figured it was just another one of these instances.
I took a moment to set my bags down. When I looked in the pocket to press the play button, the iPhone was gone. My earphones, meanwhile, were still in my ears.
To say I’m devasted would be an understatement, but luckily my contacts and music were synched with my computer. Canceling the service and changing passwords won’t be difficult either.
Moral of the story: even if you’re using your device, nothing will stop a determined pickpocketer from taking it.
Bridget O'Donnell, 24, is a designer for the