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[rose_in_shadow]

I feel like I stick my foot in my mouth far more often than I should for someone my age, both offline and on.

I never mean to say something that could be taken in the wrong way, but it happens to me. A lot.

*sigh*

Anyway, I listened to an older episode of Writing Excuses today at work, one about beginnings. And it totally inspired me to write a

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[scarvenartist]

I usually feel like, if there's the remotest possibility of sticking my foot in my mouth, I will. (And then I'll angst about it for days on end. Woe!) Anyway, I hear ya. :-/

But yays for revisions! Regarding netbooks, my advice is--make sure you have some opportunity to test out the feel of the keyboard. I ordered a Dell Mini 9 awhile ago, little knowing that they'd crammed in the apostrophe key in a ridiculous spot, and I practically had to retrain myself to type on it. Not cool. But they are great for portability! It was awesome bein able to just stick my computer in my purse. :D

[rose_in_shadow]

I usually feel like, if there's the remotest possibility of sticking my foot in my mouth, I will.

Murphy's Law of the interwebs, yes? Blargh.

make sure you have some opportunity to test out the feel of the keyboard

Yes, I was thinking that as well. I have long monkey fingers, so I'm hoping it won't be too cramped. :/

[arysani]

I keep thinking about a netbook for easier portability, but to be honest, I like a full-size keyboard. It's the only thing that makes me hesitate.

[rose_in_shadow]

Same here. Maybe this weekend I'll stroll around the electronics store and test keyboard sizes. I'm not used to purchasing computers in person, oddly enough. I usually go online to someplace like newegg for a deal and once I find the specs I like, clicked and bought. This will be a new experience for me. :D

[arysani]

Well you can certainly do that, but make sure you'll be comfy typing on it. I use a combination approach where I price shop and talk to the reps about pros and cons and what I'm using it for and take their name and card and tell them I appreciate their help. Then buy it online for cheaper LOL

(And I've been buying my laptops from HP for YONKS so I fondle in person and then use the website to get all the specs I want.)

[rose_in_shadow]

Heh, all my computers have been HP too. *brofist*

But that's a good strategy: feel 'em up in person; get the better deal online. Sounds like a plan.