Well, it seems like I haven't updated this blog for some time now. My shoulder and arm, as well as my neck are still giving me trouble. I have been trying to sort this out with the help of the University occupational health service, and one of their recommendations was to try out a dictation program. After weeks of finding out who sells a copy of the detection program for Apple (Macspeech dictate) as well as haggling with my boss, he is finally agreed to buy a copy for me (but still licensed to him, talk about generous). This software program has just arrived, and I have been testing it out and "training" it over weekend. It is not as accurate as I would like yet, but still it is better than what I had anticipated. Voice recognition software has really improved during the last few years.
anyway, since now there is a chance of actually writing my thesis without straining my arm further, only to do now is talk to my computer.
Another thing, I am also waiting for a specialist in the orthopaedic unit to have a look at me. As it is NHS, waiting time is ridiculously long. How come the NHS does not understand that the longer one waits to be treated, the more likelihood that the condition will worsen. And then, they would have to spend more money in treating the patient. Man, how I wish I have medical insurance.
PS: the only place that sells Macspeech dictate is a little shop in a village just outside Oxford. I will blog about that another day. Right now, it is time for sleep.
