Blogging is a fear that I’ve been overcoming. Sharing information, putting it out into the ether, not knowing who is reading it. But my biggest fear has been using a computer, which continues to flummox me. Having purchased a laptop and transferring relevant material is such a tedious process. I sometimes hate the computer so much; I swear I’ll return to pen and paper.
Returning to a typewriter, I remember the drawbacks:
- Having to use tippex to whiten any mistakes.
- Then cutting and joining with sticky tape a paragraph that needs to be inserted elsewhere.
- Using that horrible black or blue paper to make copies, that never look as pristine as a computer copy.
Yes, I guess I am conquering my fears and appreciate the benefits of a computer. I shall just have to continue learning how to make best use of it.
Phobia Shmobia, daily post by Ben Huberman Fears evolve over time. What is one fear you’ve conquered?
Barbara Pyett 
I love the ability to erase delete add or control v that the pc gives one. As for fears I think working as a telemarketer and talking to complete strangers every day selling them a product I didn’t believe in and having to maintain a quota of sales was the biggest challenge and fears.
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I am happy when I manage to publish something I’ve written and when on top of it I can also insert pictures I have scanned or taken with a digital camera. I have even learned how to crop pictures. Storing them is another matter. I am hopeless in finding out a save procedure in storing them. Any changes, that are being made to the computer, terrorise me. I agree with you. Barbara, with what you write about the typewriter. The same goes for a digital camera which is so much easier to use!
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I think you do amazingly well Uta! It isn’t easy learning these things. I realised when my daughter was staying how many facets of my machines I ignore. Yes, the digital camera is wonderful, I do appreciate being able to take photos and download them onto the computer too. 🙂
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I never would have guessed it. I thought you were a pro, Barbara! http://judydykstrabrown.com/2015/09/16/repromptophobia/
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If only, Judy!! Still never too late to learn, they say. 🙂
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