Today at work, the administrative assistant was using a typewriter to finish some letters and invoices (even though each employee has a computer of their own). Her fingers were moving very fast! Generally speaking, I do not like repetitive noises, but there was something strangely comforting and amusing hearing tap, tap, tap rather than click, click, click. The entire scenario got me thinking about my own writing preferences.
I have recently discovered that I enjoy reading and writing on others' blogs, websites, and posts more than updating my Kathryn's Keepsakes. I find it easier to write the old-fashioned way using paper and pen (thankfully not with a quill feather!) than typing on a computer keyboard. My thoughts flow more readily and smoothly that way.
During school, I would write out long-hand the first or second (third or even fourth!) drafts of papers instead of using "modern" technology like the computer keyboard or cassette tape recorder. And if that was not odd enough, I used a pencil only when it was absolutely required.
To this day, I generally prefer a fine point pen rather than a standard number-two pencil or lead pencil. As a child, my English teachers would sometimes shake their heads in disbelief or comment aloud regarding my method of writing. And to be even more complicated, I couldn't read cursive well. Even now, when I have the choice, I politely request the writer to jot down their thoughts in print instead of cursive.
Did you ever meet someone with such specific preferences for a "simple" task like writing?? Perhaps you shouldn't answer that question! *grin* Personally, I have never met anyone else with such precise requests. Yes, it is fun to be unique. Even my writing wishes are in an organized fashion!
**In conclusion, I can't believe tomorrow is Thursday already, but I'm glad the weekend is almost upon us. It was a long health week, because I did not have some of the medicines I needed to keep my body balanced, even though I had called the pharmacy and doctor last week. I finally got the prescription fulfilled today. Friday, I have a Remicade infusion, which I really need as well.**
I have recently discovered that I enjoy reading and writing on others' blogs, websites, and posts more than updating my Kathryn's Keepsakes. I find it easier to write the old-fashioned way using paper and pen (thankfully not with a quill feather!) than typing on a computer keyboard. My thoughts flow more readily and smoothly that way.
During school, I would write out long-hand the first or second (third or even fourth!) drafts of papers instead of using "modern" technology like the computer keyboard or cassette tape recorder. And if that was not odd enough, I used a pencil only when it was absolutely required.
To this day, I generally prefer a fine point pen rather than a standard number-two pencil or lead pencil. As a child, my English teachers would sometimes shake their heads in disbelief or comment aloud regarding my method of writing. And to be even more complicated, I couldn't read cursive well. Even now, when I have the choice, I politely request the writer to jot down their thoughts in print instead of cursive.
Did you ever meet someone with such specific preferences for a "simple" task like writing?? Perhaps you shouldn't answer that question! *grin* Personally, I have never met anyone else with such precise requests. Yes, it is fun to be unique. Even my writing wishes are in an organized fashion!
**In conclusion, I can't believe tomorrow is Thursday already, but I'm glad the weekend is almost upon us. It was a long health week, because I did not have some of the medicines I needed to keep my body balanced, even though I had called the pharmacy and doctor last week. I finally got the prescription fulfilled today. Friday, I have a Remicade infusion, which I really need as well.**
