We left last week on the adventure. First two nights' stays were redirected due to health issues of the hosts so we flexed a bit and found "new" places to stay, which led to new routes of travel, to new discoveries on the road... meeting in Olathe was a success all around - meeting new people, seeing old friends, learning stuff, sharing stuff, and even getting a few things in the silent auction!
Coming home was when we got a chance to see more friends (STL and KY) and then we took the scenic route home from northern KY through WV, VA, and back into NC. The fall colors were beautiful and even the frost on the ground early on Tuesday was pretty (see my personal FB page for some picture).
All in all, a perfectly wonderful week - inspiring, relaxing, enjoyable... Joyful.
You all know I love giving back... and I've been speaking at the local law school for many years now, sharing with the students who will be future litigators how they can work WITH court reporters to create a truly excellent record.
I love doing this - and if you have the chance, please consider doing it in your area. The "baby" lawyers appreciated it and the next generation of court reporters will too!
We all love rituals - girls nights, massages, regular workouts... but what about our working rituals?
Do you have any that ease you into your productivity? Perhaps alleviate any anxiety?
Our job as a stenographer (or captioners) is filled with stressors and if we can develop rituals for ourselves to help limit those stresses, think how healthy, happy, and productive we can become?!
I love this profession... and I love sharing it. Wherever you are, in whatever period in your career you find yourself, be an amazing advocate! Introduce people to this incredible opportunity for someone who loves English, the law, computers, learning... Be the little pebble that creates the ripple in the pond!
