"My Writing Technologies"

I use a variety of writing technologies on a daily basis. The most common of which are pens and pencils. These tools are easily affordable and widely available. At the time of their invention, I am sure their purposes were a part of a very complex system of communication. Now, I click the pen or sharpen the pencil and instantly indicate what I mean, in writing. I also use electronic writing tools, such as computers. I punch the keys on a keyboard and my message is printed in Microsoft Word. But there are other types of electronic writing technologies, like my cell phone (text messaging), or a paging system (using telephones).

The most common writing technology I use is the computer. I write messages on the computer at work, school, home; I write papers and e-mails. I never really thought about how much more writing I finished using a computer until my handwriting became unrecognizable, or I have a blank moment when trying to quickly write message. At work, we have switched to a new computer system that allows clerks to complete all orders. Before, we would write all day long. The days would become so busy and filled with paper work. My hand would cramp from all of the writing over. Now, everything is ordered and checked off in a few clicks. The new computer system has saved so much time that now we (the clerks) are becoming bored.

Of course I learned to write in English using a pencil, but my first electroninc writing was done on a Brothers electric typewriter. At the time, that machine was awesome. It could even erase. Now, I use computers for everything. I am very versatile when it comes to choosing a writing technology. I can use any tool. I do love writing with a pens and pencils, computers, and I'll even resort back to a typre writer if I have to. I guess I would avoid scratching messages on a wall with paperclips. That would be a bummer.