A Letter to My Phone Charger / Carmen Varner // Travel Influencer, Blogging Coach, Social Media Consultant

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A Letter to My Phone Charger

  • Monday, March 14, 2016

Hello iPhone Charger,

It's time we had a talk. I've been putting this off because it's never easy to have this kind of chat, but I have to do it. I must. It can't wait any longer. I wanted to let you know that you suck. You're cheap. You're breaking down worse than food passing through the digestive tract. You're such an enormous pain in the neck, but I keep you around because I need you. I really, truly, positively do. 

You're important to me because you kind of keep my life in order. Because of you my world keeps turning. My social media career & my blogging life wouldn't be the same without you. So even though you're annoying as hell I couldn't picture myself without you. I don't even know if I'd be the same if you weren't here. And I hate that.

I don't want to have to rely on anybody, especially you. Over time, you really let me down. When we first got together things were going great. You were in good shape. We got along. Everything was hunky-dory. But as time wore on, so did you. You let yourself go. You're nothing like the charger I once knew, the one I remember.


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You're breaking, disintegrating completely. You're exposed. You're falling apart. You can't even last that long. I don't think I can be with someone like this unless you get yourself together. But the damage is done. I'm fed up with you. 

You should also know that you're replaceable. Yeah, I said it. I could find someone else just like you, maybe even better. I know it's harsh & something nobody likes to hear, but I cannot tolerate this any longer. I won't take it anymore. Eventually I have to throw you out. Move on. It may be a good idea to get you out of my life. Freedom.

That's why I'm writing this letter. I struggled to articulate the words but at some point they came streaming ever so passionately out. I didn't have the guts to say this in person. In fact, I probably would've panicked. But I'm done. I'm out. It's time for you to leave. I don't care where you go but you can't stay here. I'm breaking up with you now, but you've been breaking up on me for so much longer.

Sincerely,
Carmen

Is your phone charger breaking on you too? :]

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72 comments

  1. BenazirMarch 14, 2016 at 1:39 AM

    This is such an adorable post! (: But there's so much truth in it. My iPhone cable is very close to the stage of breaking down. xx

    http://uneditedbytes.com

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  2. EliseMarch 14, 2016 at 1:59 AM

    Hahaha, this piece was hilarious! xx

    Kinkx

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  3. Pam ScalfiMarch 14, 2016 at 4:00 AM

    this is so funny lol
    ive never broken one actually, maybe because I never take it with me anywhere?
    Pam xo/ Pam Scalfi♥

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  4. Stacey LouiseMarch 14, 2016 at 4:47 AM

    I have had three iPhone chargers this year! Mine didn't break like yours, they just stopped working! So annoying as they cost a bomb! Get rid of him and get your self a sexy, pretty and working new one ;)

    Fix Me In Forty Five - A Beauty & Lifestyle Blog

    Blog Lovin' // Instagram

    xx

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  5. Lisa S.March 14, 2016 at 4:55 AM

    hihi, this was cute to read! Everyone is always struggling with their iPhone chargers but mine has lasted for 4 years now. I don´t know why either. It´s totally weird. I break everything within days but this one charger has lasted for so long. Maybe it´s enchanted or something, haha.
    xx Lisa | Following Lisa

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  6. DarciaMarch 14, 2016 at 6:16 AM

    lool love this post so much! i feel you girl, my every charger ended up like that ugh x

    www.darcia.pl

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  7. ArianaMarch 14, 2016 at 7:10 AM

    I feel the exact same way about my iPhone charger! I've gone through 3 in less than a couple months. I've tried to be careful with them but to no avail!

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  8. Dana IvyMarch 14, 2016 at 8:42 AM

    Ha! Can I tell you that I've gone through probably 15 chargers because of this exact same reason in the past year! Like, WTF! I feel your pain, girl!

    Xox Dana Ivy // www.iadorewhatilove.com

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  9. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 14, 2016 at 12:31 PM

    You've got expensive taste & that's okay. :]

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  10. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 14, 2016 at 12:46 PM

    They certainly are. :]

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  11. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 14, 2016 at 12:54 PM

    How did you like it? Still on season 2 myself. :]

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  12. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 14, 2016 at 12:55 PM

    Precisely. With all the stress of day-to-day life, it's nice to just look back on the good. :]

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  13. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 14, 2016 at 12:55 PM

    It's crazy to think it's been 10 years!!! 5 Things I'm Loving comes out every other Friday, so stay tuned. :]

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  14. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 14, 2016 at 12:56 PM

    Oh yes, I agree. :]

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  15. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 14, 2016 at 12:56 PM

    Same! My boyfriend is a sushi fanatic, so I guess I picked it up. :]

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  16. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 14, 2016 at 12:56 PM

    Wishing you a great week too. :]

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  17. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 14, 2016 at 12:57 PM

    That's awesome. Where are you from? There's usually a couple options here but not usually a whole section! :]

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  18. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 14, 2016 at 12:57 PM

    It's an interesting plot & I can understand it may not be for everyone. :]

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  19. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 14, 2016 at 12:58 PM

    Productivity definitely comes in waves for me, but I'm glad you feel the same way. :]

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  20. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 14, 2016 at 12:58 PM

    California Rolls are very popular here as well. :]

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  21. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 14, 2016 at 12:58 PM

    Flowers are lovely as is, but they're sooo much better when free. Have a great week. :]

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  22. Lindsey Elyse @ lindseygingeMarch 14, 2016 at 3:44 PM

    LOL I've never had an iPhone charger break on me, but the headphones were always so horrible and they did the exact same thing. I'm a samsung user and I've never had a problem with that charging cord! (knock on wood.)

    www.lindseyginge.com

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  23. Lauren Blair .March 14, 2016 at 6:03 PM

    Lol. I may have had one phone charger break, but two Halloweens ago I had someone accidentally burn mine!!! Fun and creative read ;) XO
    Lauren-Blair
    www.prefertobedemure.com

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  24. Emelia @ Dream Big & Buy the SMarch 14, 2016 at 6:17 PM

    This is hilarious, and also so spot on...mine works when it wants to and doesn't even look broken...UGH!

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  25. Yasmin HakimMarch 14, 2016 at 8:27 PM

    I've had countless phone chargers that have broken on me in the same place. I've accepted that it's just the wear and tear that comes with it and eventually it will need to be replaced.

    xx Yasmin

    http://banglesandbungalows.com

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  26. Alice ShiyaMarch 14, 2016 at 9:19 PM

    It was great! Not to the point where I felt everyone had it hyped up to be though, but solid story, suspense, and amazing acting are all there!

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  27. sonia de macedoMarch 15, 2016 at 1:11 AM

    Bahahaha! I have the same struggles, even though I have a sea of them in a drawer somewhere, they all eventually disappoint me and expose themselves. I do get my dad to tape them up with his "special" tape but they don't last as long as I wish they would

    Sxx
    www.daringcoco.com

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  28. Georgia OwenMarch 15, 2016 at 2:07 AM

    Such gorgeous photos! I am so with you on productivity - mainly mine has been poured into university work, but am hoping to get back on the blogging bandwagon asap. I still haven't watched Breaking Bad (super late to the party) so will probably binge over a weekend or two.. Also so lovely that you've known your boyfriend for all that time <3

    //teandtwosugars.blogspot.com xx

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  29. Siffat HaiderMarch 15, 2016 at 5:16 AM

    Hahaha this is hilarious, and totally relatable - my one looks just like that! Why do all phone chargers eventually let us down?
    xo
    Siffat
    http://icingandglitter.com

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  30. MonikaMarch 15, 2016 at 10:40 AM

    I'm from the New York area and there is usually always a veggie section.

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  31. Daniela ReyesMarch 15, 2016 at 2:55 PM

    Oh my Gosh, yes! I'm gonna read this letter to my charger :( Great Post.

    http://lifestylewithdanny.blogspot.com

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  32. EvaMarch 15, 2016 at 5:37 PM

    This post made my day. Love it. You are so creative.

    xoxo Eva | www.evakindles.com

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  33. dreamofadventuresMarch 15, 2016 at 7:42 PM

    sushi is one of my favorite foods! if you like sweet potatoes i've had a sweet potato sushi roll and they were delicious =o)

    http://dreamofadventures.blogspot.com/

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  34. stilettosandstandards.comMarch 15, 2016 at 8:04 PM

    This was EVERYTHING I felt!

    xo,

    Aïchatou Bella
    www.stilettosandstandards.com

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  35. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 15, 2016 at 9:25 PM

    The end is near! :]

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  36. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 15, 2016 at 9:26 PM

    Thanks. :]

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  37. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 15, 2016 at 9:26 PM

    Maybe you have a magic one. :]

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  38. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 15, 2016 at 9:27 PM

    Wow that's crazy they just stopped working & you've already gone through three. Whoa! :]

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  39. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 15, 2016 at 9:27 PM

    Four years? That is insane!! How do you do it? :]

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  40. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 15, 2016 at 9:28 PM

    Sometimes just got to break up with them. :]

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  41. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 15, 2016 at 9:32 PM

    Wow your phone chargers are dropping like flies. Three in a couple months is pretty intense. :]

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  42. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 15, 2016 at 9:32 PM

    At some point we just have to question why we keep reaching back for it after all this time. :]

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  43. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 15, 2016 at 9:33 PM

    The older headphones were especially horrible. They would break so often. I've had my headphones for my iPhone 5s the entire time though. :]

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  44. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 15, 2016 at 9:34 PM

    Someone accidentally burned your phone charger? I want to hear the story! :]

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  45. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 15, 2016 at 9:34 PM

    They do have a mind of their own. :]

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  46. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 15, 2016 at 9:34 PM

    Definitely wear & tear, I just wish they last a little bit longer. :]

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  47. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 15, 2016 at 9:35 PM

    Maybe we can make some sort of strange art with the dead phone chargers. :]

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  48. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 15, 2016 at 9:35 PM

    That's just their nature I suppose. :]

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  49. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 15, 2016 at 9:36 PM

    Good call. Read it to your charger & let me know how it takes it. :]

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  50. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 15, 2016 at 9:36 PM

    Thanks Eva. :]

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  51. ≈ CARMEN ≈March 15, 2016 at 9:36 PM

    Those those phone chargers are all alike! :]

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  52. Natalie YMarch 15, 2016 at 9:59 PM

    This was so fun to read haha!!! Love it! :)
    ♥NY

    Yours Truly, NY | INSTAGRAM

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  53. MARGARITACHI.COMarch 15, 2016 at 10:19 PM

    I'm loving the same things as you - except I must admit I haven't seen Breaking Bad yet and everyone raves about it! I'll have to add it to my list!

    Margarita Chi | MARGARITACHI.CO

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  54. Gretchen GraceMarch 15, 2016 at 11:43 PM

    I love your post. I can totally relate! Haha every time my chargers die on me, I've always felt so betrayed!


    ggmemochou.tumblr.com

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  55. DesimiraMarch 16, 2016 at 1:02 AM

    This post made me laugh and I have to admit I feel exactly the same way about my phone charger :)

    http://www.teacupsandtulips.com

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  56. Blue DucklingsMarch 16, 2016 at 1:38 AM

    I love the this post. It make me smile all over my face. I should have been making a letter to my old charger too when I dump it :D
    Xx Blue Ducklings
    http://www.blueducklings.wordpress.com

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  57. Bash HarryMarch 16, 2016 at 2:16 AM

    Dear My Android Charger,

    I cheated on you. With my mom's charger, brother's charger and boyfriend's charger. They were so much better than you. Sorry not sorry. But you're crap. Love, Bash.

    xx Bash |   go say   H E Y   B A S H

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  58. Delia Anastasia PituMarch 16, 2016 at 2:59 AM

    I so get this. I just bought a knitted one, it's protected, after all of my Apple chargers broke.

    www.delianastasia.com

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  59. RadulinkaMarch 16, 2016 at 4:11 AM

    I am planning to make a sushi this weekend :) Lovely photos!
    Meet My Lovely World

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  60. juliaMarch 16, 2016 at 4:23 AM

    i Absolutely agree with you
    http://www.marieprom.co.uk/prom-dresses

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  61. MARGARITACHI.COMarch 16, 2016 at 5:06 AM

    I feel totally the same way - this happens to all my cables (laptop charger, you're included!)

    Margarita Chi | MARGARITACHI.CO

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  62. itsjessiejaneMarch 16, 2016 at 6:08 AM

    Belated happy birthday to your boyfriend lol. Gotta love free flowers! Xx

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  63. Dana IvyMarch 16, 2016 at 8:10 AM

    Such a fun post! Let's see... what am I loving?? The fact that JoJo is going to be the next bachelorette! Woohoo!

    Xox Dana Ivy // www.iadorewhatilove.com

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  64. Lisa S.March 16, 2016 at 8:42 AM

    I wish I knew what I was doing right. I have now moved on to a new charger but only because I got a new phone. Maybe this one charger was just put under a spell or something, haha.

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  65. Marsya JauziMarch 17, 2016 at 1:33 AM

    Omg, love this post! Totally agreed with you 'bout phone chargers. I always got a love and hate relationship with them! Love this post xo

    http://www.marsyajauzi.blogspot.my/

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  66. Rajwant Kaur SinghMarch 17, 2016 at 2:38 PM

    Haha I love this! I go through chargers like water at the moment, it's insaneeee
    Good luck with your next one!

    What Raj Wants

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  67. Lauren NapperMarch 19, 2016 at 10:14 AM

    I love this! How hilarious! I hate how temperamental the apple chargers are, really drives me mad. Great post! <3

    The Dazzle Guide

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  68. The Heba BlogMarch 23, 2016 at 11:43 AM

    LOL this was a great read.

    Heba xx || The Heba

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  69. ChloeMarch 24, 2016 at 1:29 PM

    Such a cute post!

    Chloe, xo
    chloexo2015.blogspot.com

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  70. JiayouFannMarch 25, 2016 at 3:15 AM

    I'm on school break and that's what i'm loving right now :D Able to do the things that i love to do and spend time meeting old friends and with family.

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  71. Kathlyn KaleApril 9, 2016 at 11:48 AM

    This is the first post that I've read that I laughed. Me and my phone charger have a love and hate relationship. Right now, it's hate. Haha, great post!

    Kathlyn | https://kathlynskorner.wordpress.com/

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  72. Yvonne AshonSeptember 16, 2016 at 9:18 AM

    That's great!
    www.yvesofstyle.com

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