"Why would you choose to stop working now? Why should it be now? How do I get you fixed since there is no time to do that? If there had been a chance, I would have fixed you back to keep enjoying your service."
This was me soliloquising early in the morning on a Thursday which was last week when I picked my lovely item up and discovered it stopped functioning. I was shocked, and at the same time, sad because it was an unexpected happening. How I loved this item so much and how it has served me for a long time.
Oh, my friend! Why would you stop working when I now needed you? Here is me feeling sad for my wristwatch.
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I got this lovely silver wristwatch from my younger sister who delivered it from the East to the West in the year 2020 and so far, it has been over 3 years with me while serving its purpose. For me, that watch was more than a timekeeper; it was a companion, a quiet observer of my life's moments.
I remember when it got to my hand, I felt the little object as part of my daily routine and how rocking it on my left wrist would beautify my hand. I wasn't someone who loved wearing a watch on the wrist but this particular one had a softness in my heart as it became a part of me. No day and time wasn't it seen on my wrist and when people ask about the time, I smile giggly while telling them what the time is. When I go out, it is always with me even if it isn't a far distance; the fact that it suits my wrist and is firm on it made me enjoy rocking it along.
For the first 6 months of using it, I'd thought it wouldn't last long but with my sister's assurance of it, I was relieved and kept hoping it stayed longer, even than I expected. When it was over two years, I was so shocked to see that it was still working perfectly as it was always ticking every time and moment, during the day and night. Most times, when my phone is dead and I need to know what the time says, I would pick it up and check the time. So far, it has helped me stay on track, avoid missing deadlines and keep track of my target for the day. I give a smile whenever I pick it up. I never thought of getting another one since I began to use it.
But, my lovely wristwatch stopped working. It doesn't mean I cannot find a way to get it fixed but I still want it to keep working because there are a lot of fake batteries out there and I might just be wasting my money getting it fixed. I think it's time to say goodbye to my cherished watch while working on getting another replacement for it. I am not disposing of this item but keeping it for memory's sake and making people aware of an item that holds dearly to my heart.
It stopped working on Thursday when I wanted to wear it on my wrist to prepare for evening service in Church. I wanted to check for the time and realized it stopped functioning. I exclaimed in a low tone at first and heaved a sigh afterwards. The watch has tried enough and has been my companion for those years. Right now, I would feel my wrist empty even if I don't wear it as I am already used to it. I had to use it while travelling the second day but was careful not to let people see it or notice I had a dead watch on my wrist. I was on alert in case anyone asked me about the time as I was prepared to reply immediately while checking my phone which was on standby mode. Lol
I won't stop using it until I get a new one next year in January as I won't be able to get any in my village at the moment. I will keep managing it till a new one is replaced with it but will be kept in a safe place for memory's sake.
