I have horrible hand writing. It is very embarrassing to me and I hate writing anything because of it. I've probably been emotionally damaged by teachers in school punishing me and making me stay in class and write things instead of letting me go to P.E. They told me I just wasn't trying hard enough. It's something that can't be fixed with practice though. God knows I've tried. I was probably required to write more than anyone else in my school. Pens and pencils are just uncomfortable in my hand. I don't think my writing accurately represents who I am as a person. It's one of the few things that don't. I mean, I'm not scared to shoot a basketball because I know I suck as basketball and I have no problem with that. I am however unbelievably self conscious about my ability to right because it really is one of the few things I want to be able to do well.
So to answer your questions, I never write anything. I get pissed off and embarrassed every time someone has to see my signature. I would enjoy putting my thoughts on paper, but I get depressed at it's illegibility and give up. I can't really be bothered by others penmanship - that'd be hypocritical. Those people with excellent penmanship that say, "excuse the horrible handwriting" piss me off though. My dad for example has beautiful handwriting and I see people compliment him on it constantly. He shrugs it off and I'm just left standing there angry that he takes such a gift for granted.
I don't stop trying to make my print legible though. Writing is nothing if it's not able to be read. Still, my best attempt at writing still has to be decyphered.
By the way, Thanks for ruining my day for making me talk about my shitty handwriting. My hour's up. See ya next week.
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