I swear I used to be able to spell!

 And here's the proof! My prize from winning the contest in elementary school.

In fact, I came in 6th place in this event. Only missed one specific word that, when initially presented during practice, had been read with a mid-western "accent". Thus it was unrecognized during the actual competition.

Now I rely on the trusty Google for correcting my typing, though I must say, occasionally it has its flats....