88 words
(This post has been hanging around as a draft for weeks. Since I'm supposed to be working on other things and not wasting time on my blog, I'll just post it and get it over with.)
Over the past few months everyone's been posting their speed test results on all their blogs, and I've been trying really, really, really hard not to let my competitive nature get the best of me. I really have. I swear I have. But Roccy's post put me over the edge. Actually, it wasn't Roccy's post, it was Julie's comment. She said something about Roccy being the fastest in the ward. It's terrible, and I'm embarassed to admit it, but after reading that I HAD to beat Roccy's score. Obviously way too much of my identity is wrapped up in being a writer (especially since I've yet to find an agent) because I thought, "I'm the writer, I should be fastest."
I hang my head in shame. I confess that I had to take this test multiple times to get this score, and I was shooting for the 90's lest someone else (or Roccy's healthy fingers) should come along and unseat me.
But even though beating Roccy's score was HARD, even though I'm airing my pathetic competitive nature for everyone to see and tsk tsk at, I can't help myself. The little devil inside of me is satisfied.
Now, quick, someone post a better score before my head gets too big.
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I just did it, beat your score and I'm not telling you what I got. HA HA! But don't think that means I am a better writer... so you're still ahead, don't worry. :)
Okay, okay. I take it back. YOU are the fastest in the ward!!! That's hilarious. I haven't even tried it yet but I'm sure I wouldn't come close.
Actually - my score was skewed - I was sick and I had Jonathan in my lap. :)
You had Jonathan in your lap too??? Holy Crickey. That's why I needed to be in the 90's!! LOL. (And Anna, I won't believe it until I see it!) ;)
Feel content. I think I got an 81 (? am I remembering right?) but I had to bust my butt to even get that!!!
oh, and I was blind-folded and one of my arms was tied behind my back (don't ask - it was one of those days).
ROFL!! You are too funny! I just went back to raise my score (I got up to 90) because I'm afraid of Anna now! I think I need an intervention! LOL.
Maybe we need an official face off. . . judges and everything. Of course I'm offering to be a judge, not a contestant.
Ha ha! I'm so glad you're like that. Makes me feel a little better about being that way myself. 88 is GREAT!
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