A Tech Geek's Ultimate Sacrifice

So last night, I decided that I should return my beloved HTC Evo 4G for a cheaper alternative. It seemed illogical to enter a 2-year contract with Sprint that I'd have to pay to terminate within a couple of months. Plus, it's not very smart to invest so much money in a phone with mounting international moving costs looming on the horizon. I could consider suspending my account when the time comes, but that possibility alone still doesn't outweigh the cons.
It also didn't seem worth it to just get a cheaper phone on Sprint, as there's only about a $10 difference in the monthly plan for a mid-level phone with data...yadda yadda yadda. I digress.
What I'm trying to say is - I had to go to the other extreme to make the whole scheme worthwhile.
I took BART all the way to San Bruno Best Buy, which is where I originally acquired the Evo. Basically, like 90% of all Best Buy employees, they were complete boneheads who clamed I couldn't return the phone at that particular location. I decided not to fuss with them, since A) I hate their faces and B) They didn't have the exact replacement phone I wanted. So, I stomped back through the San Bruno mall (stopping to stuff an Auntie Anne's pretzel in my grumpy gullet) and hopped back on the BART. What a waste of time - Good thing that fare isn't expensive... *sarcasm*

Once I reached San Francisco's windy streets once more, I headed straight for the Boost Mobile store. My plan is this - get a cheap phone with a super cheap rate for use the remaining time I'm stateside. Then, right before I leave, pre-pay a next to nothing amount on the phone and let it hibernate until I return (at which point I will rabidly research and attain the latest cellular prom queen). Makes sense, right?
Although geek-me lurched into the technological equivalent of hypoglycemic shock, adult-me assured the whole me that this was the most mature decision.
Adult-me is a poopy head.

I left Boost Mobile with a new (and very pink) Sanyo Juno. Why the hell not?
It's so bubblegum PINK. I kinda want to bedazzle it. Or better yet, cover it in gummy bears. You know, take the girly factor to the MAX.
Anyway, I walked all the way to a different Best Buy to return the Evo and get my full refund (can I get an AMEN?!)...
I met John, who is now (and will most likely forever be with no challenger in sight) my favorite Best Buy employee of all time. It was the smoothest transaction I've ever had in that God-forsaken store.
Now that I've had a few hours with my bubblegum phone, I have to say it's not as traumatic as geek-me thought it would be! I mean, it IS just a cell phone. It makes calls, sends texts, and checks email...I'll survive. However, I am a little bitter I had to forfeit my Alchemy game (which is the coolest and most addictive Android app EVAR).
I haven't had a full qwerty keyboard since my Helio Ocean, and it's a nice change. I have slim pianist's fingers (so there's no issue), but I'm sure the tiny buttons would be a problem for many users. I still haven't figured out how to import contacts (not sure this is even an option), and I can't seem to pair my bluetooth earpiece. Other than these, I'm having no problems with the switch. It's really not that big a deal - I'm saying this more to remind myself, btw.
I'm sure many of you will find this entire post a tad foolish (and fair enough), but my fellow gadget whores will empathize with this tale of tribulation and restoration achieved on the wings of willpower and Boost Mobile's dependable nationwide network. You may now wipe your tears.