Hi mobbs! I play viola not because it's easy than violin or cello, not because it's easier to have work (I can play violin also) not for the size of my hands, I play viola because I love viola, I love the sound, the repertoire... I hope after some time playing you will learn how to love and really embrace viola and your ideas about it will change ;-)
Welcome to the marvelous world of viola!
RE: I bought a $100 viola two weeks ago. I plan to perform in a quartet before my next birthday!