mixed feelings

Ok, I'm a slow study but I am learning to text and I do see some advantages.  Like e-mail it's a quick way to send a brief message and you don't get caught in a prolonged phone conversation.  On the other hand, the telephone was invented so people could just talk to each other over vast distances - and it doesn't matter if you can spell.  Also I find I can speak many more words in a minute than I can text.  I need to work on improving the flexibility of my fingers - oh, good another exercise routine, just what I need.  At least there's no fear of me texting and driving.  It takes me too long to focus on those little bitty keys, and I have to be sitting still to focus at all.  Good to know the roads are safe from me.