Where the Buzz Can Never Find Me

They say the buzz of the phone is a dopamine hit. It triggers excitement, novelty, something new — oh, you must check it, it could be anything!

Not me. The buzz of the phone makes my body tense, makes me dread checking. Why? Nothing unpleasant is coming through. All my notifications are off, except for the text messages. And text messages are usually friendly hellos, random life bits from family, a podcast recommendation from a friend.

If I don’t answer, it’s not your fault. I probably left my phone on a piece of furniture, where the buzz can never find me.