It's a board service weekend - NVRA's board of directors meeting for the fall is this weekend in Atlanta. As both a board member (one-year director) and a committee chair (education committee), I have a LOT of stuff that I'm working on.
I was going to drive, but with the hurricane and so many road closures, etc, we made the decision to fly me there instead. So I fly from Greensboro later today - with just a carryon (backpack) and my personal item.
We're gonna get a lot done, I hope. If you are an NVRA member, check your email for information on participating either in person in Atlanta OR via Zoom remote setting.
See you there! (and send some travel mercies my way, if you'd be so kind!)
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!
