Some time in the very near future I will resit the same typing test I have attempted to pass at least five times already since 2009. Each time I have failed to finish the test in the allotted time. I need to pass this 35 words a minute test to complete my diploma of journalism.
There are several bizarre aspects to this predictament I find myself in. Firstly according to the typing programme that is supposedly teaching me to type most people can learn to touch type in about 25 hours. It has sure had taken me longer than that. Does that mean I am not normal?
Secondly when I say how fast I have to be able to type most people give me a pitiful look and say 35 words a minute is not that fast. And I am sure they are right. Why am I having so much trouble getting to that speed?
Thirdly in real life if I try something and am not that good at it relatively quickly I drop it like a hot potato. I figure why waste my time on something I am not good at. Time is too precious to waste. I am rather intrigued with my doggedness to get the diploma no matter how long it takes and even though it does seem to be taking a long time, there is no doubt that sooner or later I am going to nail that sucker.
And it almost tempts me to wonder what else could I have mastered if I hadn't dropped it like a hot potato....
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