Built for speed

So the fastest text messager in the world thumbed a 26-word message in 43.66 seconds. If I have done my algebra correctly, that comes out to 35.73 words per minute.

Out of curiosity, I tested my touch typing a moment ago, and according to the computer program that taught me to touch type about 10 years ago, I type at 87 words per minute, albeit with a handful of mistakes.

It's clear that not only do I think faster than I write longhand, but I also think faster than I could conceivably text, if I ever wanted to text, and I don't really want to. Touch typing is closer to my speed. I'm sticking to a Qwerty board for the time being.