worked hard this morning to install Dragon dictates on my new computer. Capital it's took a bit longer than expected
But after going through the tutorial and playing around with it some, I think I have just about figured out how to use it to blog.
the good thing is that I cannot hear myself through the headset that is attached to the microphone. I think that would drive me absolutely crazy!
I am excited to see how this will work; it will take me a while to get used to speaking a blog post instead of typing or writing it
my voice is still not quite back to normal and I sound funny to myself – sort of like I'm coming down with a cold. I do not talk a lot most days so my voice often feels scratchy. I have cleared my throat once or twice so far and nothing strange showed up in what is being typed, so that is good.
I have always felt more comfortable expressing myself through my fingers as I type rather than speaking off-the-cuff typing gives me extra time to process exactly what I want to say
luckily, I have never been one to hem and haw or say um a lot while I am speaking, which would show up as I dictate
I do realize that while dictating with this software I cannot talk to myself out loud, which may turn out to be a good thing since it would give everyone reading I look into my crazy self :-)
a quick update on the rest of life: school started for the girls this week and the week has gone Well.
I have also learned that I cannot talk to anyone else in the room while dictating or it inserts part of that conversation into my dictation.
D Dragon is not recognizing then names of my family, so I willneed to teach it how to spell the girls' names as well as all of my other friends and family.
I do think I have the hang of this for the most part, so I am going to click publish and see what happens.
Have a terrific Friday and happy weekend to all of you.
More soon,
love, Joa gonne
I'm excited to read your words again!!!!
Posted by: Tina Smith | January 17, 2014 at 09:31 AM
I'm glad to hear the Dragon is working for you...can't wait to hear all the thoughts that are in that wonderful mind of yours!! Your voice may sound different, but the same love is in your heart. Please share to your hear's content!
Posted by: Bobbie Lutz | January 17, 2014 at 09:35 AM
SO happy to read your words! And, so glad that Dragon is working (even with some kinks)!
Posted by: Taylor | January 17, 2014 at 10:14 AM
Oh Joanne this is such an answer to prayer. I have been praying so hard for you and your sweet family. Please post as often as you can.I love reading your words.
Posted by: kelly mueller | January 17, 2014 at 11:23 AM
Yay Joanne!
I am believing that the effort to learn this software and the software to learn you will be worth it.
I know you have missed blogging and we have missed hearing your voice in this place.
Giving January something of gain instead of being steeped with loss.
I love you and am proud of you dear one!
Joyous Friday!
Posted by: Helen Washington | January 17, 2014 at 11:31 AM
This is so great! It is nice to have you back blogging again.
Take care and I will be looking forward to your next post!
Shawn
Posted by: Shawn | January 17, 2014 at 03:15 PM
woohoo!!!!
Posted by: Kimberly | January 17, 2014 at 04:59 PM
It gets easier! The more you speak the more it will automatically recognize your voice. Good to see your post!
Posted by: laura | January 24, 2014 at 08:57 AM