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Type...type...eat...type...bathroom...type...eat...type...eat...type...bathroom...type...sleep...type....!!!

Sometimes, I feel like my fingers are about to fall off (just like now)...yet I still manage to keep on tapping my keyboard.  

But this is how I usually spend my day...and night....except when I'm playing with my kid or out running errands.

Thinking about it...I was reminded of the first time I was learning how to use the typewriter.  

I had a STENO/TYPING class back in high school.

I remember how strict my teacher was....

No long finger nails.  

Fingers properly positioned on the correct keys where they should be.  

Eyes off the typewriter when typing...not even a glance was allowed!  

Otherwise, your hands get a beating with a ruler every time you fail to follow.  

Out of fear, I learned how to type properly.

It was quite an evolution!

From typewriter, my generation moved on to the computer.

Well, that was exciting! (^_^)

Ever since, I've always enjoyed typing.

I'm glad I practiced myself to type as fast and as accurate as I can.

It came in handy when I applied for my first job.

My typing skill wasn't the fastest or the most accurate.

But it was enough to satisfy my employer.

Just like me, I know you guys spend quite a bit of your time typing, typing and typing.

I hope everyone here on EC will also use the opportunity to improve their typing skills.

Besides your ability to speak/write in English, your typing skill is also a great skill to add on your resume.

Today, I stumble over this fun typing speed test:  

English Typing Speed Test - 10 Fast Fingers

This tells you how many words you can type per minute (wpm).  It'll be cool if you guys will let us know here how well or bad you did.  You can always come back and try until you do better.  So please feel free to post or share your score(s) here.  I think it'll give you the option at the end of each test.  

Thank you, guys!  I hope you find this blog helpful and encouraging.

Peace out! (^_*)