Building a node is one those things that feels more intimidating and difficult than it actually is. Start 9 has good guides that make it easier. You gotta just take the first step. 

 Yeah you're right. And just me being a hit lazy  

 Hi BTC Nora, you dont even have to get super technical.  By all means, just download bitcoin core on your computer that you tend to use et voila you're running a node.  Small steps are good steps