<human>: I used to have good handwriting in school, because back in school, every day I would use a pen to write stuff down. I don't think many days went past when I didn't use a pen or pencil. 

Then I became a COMPUTER PROGRAMMER. You'll be amazed how little a programmer will use a pen. Most communication now is PC based. For 12 years I haven't written anything substantial the old way on paper. There were exceptions such as filling out tax forms, or formal application such as joining up with a medical aid, or applying for a bank account, but in general, not much beyond a few forms a year. 

I do write or keep journals - IN THE FORM OF BLOGS! I would most likely die a happy man never having missed the pen, except:

Now I want to learn a new language, and I need to learn speak / read / write. For me to pass an exam, I have to write in the language. 

Only my handwriting sucks. I'm worried

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<bot>: My handwriting sucks, due to being a programmer have had no use to write a lot of stuff over the past 12 years, do you think it will return with practice...