Alright folks, lemme tell ya ’bout my latest little adventure – tackling the keyboard like a pro. I’m talking about speed typing, baby! I was tired of huntin’ and peckin’ like a chicken, so I decided to do somethin’ about it.
First things first, I googled my brains out. Searched for “easy typing lessons,” “typing games,” the whole shebang. Ended up findin’ a bunch of free websites and apps. Gotta love the free stuff, right?
Then I sat myself down, cracked my knuckles, and got to work. Started with the basics – learning the home row. You know, ASDF JKL;. That was kinda boring, but you gotta crawl before you can run, I guess.
I used one of those online typing tutor things, the ones that show you which finger to use for each key. At first, I was all over the place, fingers flyin’ everywhere. It was a mess. But I kept at it, tryin’ to focus on accuracy over speed.
After a few days of just practicing the home row and basic letters, I moved on to words and sentences. I found some exercises that used common words and phrases. That was a bit more interesting, but still kinda slow goin’.
Next, I discovered typing games. These were a game changer! Suddenly, typing wasn’t a chore anymore. I was blastin’ asteroids by typing words, racing cars by typin’ sentences, the whole deal. It was actually kinda fun!
I made sure to practice every day, even if it was just for 15-20 minutes. Consistency is key, right? Some days I felt like I was gettin’ worse, but I just kept pluggin’ away.
One thing I noticed was that my posture mattered. If I was slouchin’ or hunched over, my typing got all sloppy. So I made a point of sittin’ up straight and keeping my wrists relaxed.
Now, after a few weeks of this, I’m not gonna lie, I’m still not a speed demon. But I’m definitely faster and more accurate than I was before. I can type without lookin’ at the keyboard most of the time, which is a huge win for me.
Here’s a little breakdown of what I did:
- Day 1-3: Home row practice, focusing on accuracy.
- Day 4-7: Moving on to simple words and phrases.
- Day 8 onwards: Incorporating typing games and longer texts.
Tools I used:
- An online typing tutor
- Various free typing games
- My own stubbornness
The biggest takeaway for me was that practice makes perfect (or at least, makes things better). And also, don’t be afraid to have a little fun with it. Typing games are your friend!
So yeah, that’s my typing adventure. It’s still a work in progress, but I’m happy with the progress I’ve made so far. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go practice typin’ up my grocery list.