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Do you still use pen and paper?

Yes, I do.

My handwriting is not as neat & pretty (or legible) as it used to be & I blame that partly on the computer. Because it seems so much easier that I have become very out of practice with handwriting.
 
I write stuff down all the time. Helps me remember to do stuff. Even if you don’t go back and read what you wrote, the physical act of writing it reinforces it in my memory.
 
I do use for some basic stuff, for instance, if I need to track the number of classes I've done with somebody, I write it down rather than using online tracking document. Another thing is when somebody needs my help regarding math, I would write down plenty of equations and take a photo. Sometimes I used it to write theory regarding programming so that I don't have to search on PC because I have sooooo much things out there. So many documents that I am honestly being unable at this point to find what I am looking for xD
 
I've tried writing longhand but I have never had particularly good penmanship and now have arthritis in my fingers so holding a pen takes a fair bit of effort. Typing on a full keyboard is just easier. So writing is reserved for notes and lists mostly nowadays. I don't even have to sign much stuff anymore. Mostly use e-transfers where I used to use cheques so haven't even written a cheque in a very long time.
 
I do sign my pay checks once a week. I don't do much more than that because of my writer's cramp.
 
Yes. I journal a lot and it feels right to me to use a nice pen and paper. Zebra is my favorite brand of pen.
 
no i use my phone now
 
I wrote my first three books on pen and paper. Nowadays, I don't do it as much, but I still do it from time to time. It kills my hand these days now, honestly.
 
Yep. Granted not a ton as I don't like write as much as I used to. Mostly these days in my bullet journal.
 
I carry along a pen and portable jotter everywhere I go. Ideas strike me anytime, and I love putting them down in writing. I’m not used to digital note taking.
 
90% of my workday is done from home and I have a large notepad next to my pc and phone. I go through a notepad pretty quick and have backup notepads to replace them in my big workdesk. I also have an army of multi colored pens and highlight markers, "Wite-Out' and staplers, scissors, stampers, scotch tape, referral books, address books,phone number, rolladex,...you name it I've got it.

Believe it or not I even have an old typewriter another desk.
 
I use whatever I have on hand. If I happen to have misplaced my phone and am not near a computer but have paper and pen handy, I'll use it. I prefer digital because even before it was standard, my handwriting was always atrocious... But still, it's better than nothing. :)
 
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