It’s so nice having a good quality keyboard and mouse rather than the ones that came with my new computer. I’m a big fan of good ergonomics (having had to take regular classes on the topic when I worked at the phone company), and the right equipment really helps.

I can type better too now that I’ve gotten used to my new keyboard. It’s the Microsoft Natural Ergo Keyboard 4000. I got used to the Natural style keyboards from Microsoft, and honestly it is now hard to use anything else. It puts my hands and wrists in a much more natural position. I took off the front riser because the keyboard barely slides under my desk on my keyboard tray with it on. There are times where I’m typing with my hands under the desk (never long, it isn’t comfortable), such as when Gage is trying to type with me and I can’t let him do that.

The mouse is a Logitech Trackman Wheel Optical. My husband got me hooked on this kind of mouse. Rather than rolling all around your desk, your thumb moves the trackball around. This is very comfortable, although for new users you may find your thumb is sore for a few days as you get used to it. But once you’re used to it you are likely to prefer it.

It’s so nice to have these last little bits of my computer here and set up. It took a couple days to get my speed back on the keyboard, but now that I’m used to the slight changes from this keyboard from my old Natural, I think I prefer it. It’s actually hard for me to type on a plain keyboard these days.