I Never Learned to Look Up

No one ever taught me how to type without staring at the keys. I’m not talking about speed—I mean the way my eyes flick down, over and over, breaking my train of thought every sentence. It’s like I’m chained to the keyboard, not the words. In class, everyone else seemed to glide through essays, their screens filling up while I stalled, lost between ideas and the hunt for the next letter. I’d lose my place, lose my argument, lose time. I started to dread every assignment that wasn’t multiple choice. It’s embarrassing, honestly. Years of school, all those grades, and I still have to look down to find the ‘S’. It’s a small thing, but it makes me feel behind in ways I can’t explain. Like I missed a memo everyone else got. Like I’m still waiting to catch up. #AcademicPressure #FallingBehind #SchoolStruggles #Education