Texting on cellphone, pdas (personal digital assist.)

[Miranda]

I love text. I would rather text than talk.

I can type pretty fast on a regular keyboard and 10key fast too. I was the fastest cashier in the day when I worked retail back in the stone age before they had bar code scanners.

I don't have a keyboard type of cell phone. My cell is a simplier older LG at the moment. Water damaged two LG brand phones. Post 2yrs H2O damage, still working like a champ... keys included.

I use the number pad with the alpha keys. You just memorize how many times you need to touch the number to get the letter of the aphabet you want. Also, adding frequently used phrases in "quick text" you can hit one button to get in the message.

It's handy sometimes to have a written record of your text for future reference. Unlike talking, you don't have to answer "on demmand". This has advantages as well.

Sending pics is nice too. When DH used to travel biz a lot, the kids really loved getting pics of his travels. And he loved getting to see pics of what they were up to while he was gone.

EDIT: Also, in terms of riding... texting can be handy too. If DH wants to let me know that he & the kids are going somewhere while I'm out riding, he will just send me a fyi text. Thus, I don't have to worry about if I need to pull off to answer the phone. People like, the school RN, are on their own ring tone. That way I KNOW if it comes up on the phone will riding, better stop and check it out.