Text Messaging: Take Note

I am a text messenger and most of my friends are too. I feel that text messages are great. Before my parents adapted the texting plan, I would realize something. There are so many times when you just want to something short and funny to a few friends. Calling them to just say one thing seems too awkward so it falls through. But with text messages, its easy and convenient. There are other times where without texting, it would be just darn impossible to get a message to someone. For example, parties where it is too loud or speeches where silence is required. I think it will slowly change the way we write but only in the slightest. Many times when I am typing a paper, I notice myself typing: lower case i's, urs instead of yours, etc. But we always fix these silly mistakes and academic establishments usually have strict academic expectations for writing. 

When I send my texts, I usually don't go back to edit. E-mail has not changed the way I write much at all, instant messaging has.