Bluetooth Headset or Cochlear Implant?

For the past few years Bluetooth headsets have become more and more popular. They allow people to talk through their cell phone without holding it in their hand, and without frustrating wires getting in the way. This is because the mic rests on the user's ear and transmits wirelessly to the phone.

Some people think that these devices are extremely useful tools that allows them to make cell phone calls without the hassle of holding the phone or being tethered to a wire.

Others think that while they are useful tools, wearing it during lunch with friends, while playing with their kids, or to bed may project an image of arrogance or "full-of-themselvesness".

This debate, while interesting to me, is not the focus of this post.

It occured to me and Drew's Mom that with all of the Bluetooth-wearing people hustling and bustling around town, Drew's cochlear implants won't look as alien as they would have just a few years ago.

Once a bit older, all the neighborhood kids may even get jealous, perhaps assuming that Drew evidently has a cell phone and not one, but TWO "Bluetooth's" - and their stodgy parents won't even let them have their own phone yet.

Yep, I think I'll just tell all the kids that we love him so much that he gets to have two Bluetooth's.