Typing what you're saying

Transcription specialists, I bow to you. Wow.

I recently came upon an opportunity to transcribe an hour-long recording of an internet marketing seminar preview and it took me over eight hours (with the aid of a transcription software) to almost fully decipher everything. I'm sure professional transcribers are now rolling on their stomachs laughing their hearts out, but I really did give my best effort, it just wasn't enough.

So there I was, running the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome, and I couldn't help but notice that apart from the Uhmmms... and Ahhhhs... the speakers (internet marketers) had their favorite words that bugged me the entire session, here's my top 10 list:

1. You know (so many times)
2. I mean
3. Literally (yes, this was literally everywhere)
4. Like... (as a filler in a non-comparative context)
5. Absolutely! (with great emphasis)
6. Definitely
7. Amazing (yes, this reminded me of the Home TV Shopping Network we watch when there's really nothing interesting on cable)
8. Gonna
9. Wanna

And lastly:

10. Interesting

Okay, so that was my maiden transcription. I'm supposed to improve with time, and the person I submitted it to is pretty happy with what I've done. So... 'til the next transcription!