Christine, thank you. That was kind of you.

Christine,

Thanks for the birthday wishes!!

Where did you find the cool birthday card thing?

Christine,

I think it's under where our pics go. It says "theme." Then I just sort of surfed around and found it. I really never know what I'm doing. I just start hitting buttons and see what happens!

Thanks for the birthday wish. The wish is to have the 0/9 rush that you did!!

Christine, thank you so much for the happy birthday wish. That is very sweet of you.

Michelle

Ha! Yep, I'm a bit of a masochist. I walked into a job yesterday with 9 lawyers in the room and 3 more on the phone! It was tough, but, lots of copies and a next day expedite! It's that jackpot in the world of court reporting.

Keep up the good work! You'll get there. :)

Thanks

Thanks for the birthday wishes!

Yes, you definitely can do it!

The Report-It sits on your lap and supports your forearms which supports your shoulders. It's expensive, (Stenograph) but I really can't work without it. That's what Kelly was also talking about right under my post that her friend loves.

I have heard of reporters who didn't care for it, so it's not guaranteed you'll like it, BUT I really can't work a minute without mine.

Yes, it only makes sense that if you write shorter, it's less stress on your body. I know reporters are terrible in math, BUT even I can figure that math out. :)

AND . . . really try to limit your time on the QWERTY.

I actually thought of you after I posted last night. I went in the jacuzzi with my boys, and the jets feel absolutely awesome on my forearms. If you can get your forearms on a jet, do that as much as you can, too.

This sounds really silly, but I swear deep pressure on the bottom of my feet opens up my whole body. My husband is the best at that. I swear that keeps me going. Even if you have one of those thingamajiggies that you step on and self massage. Try it out.

B-6, too!

I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!!

Thank you for all the good wishes! I just got back from a hectic long (family wedding) weekend -- but it was good to get away, even just for a few days.

resonded to your note through your inbox!! have a great day!

Hi Christine. Thank you for the birthday wishes :)

Are you seeing some progress???

Thank you very much for the birthday card!

Hi Christine! I'm sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you. I was on vacation...yes, you can take vacations when you are out of school! I love doing CART work. Right now, since my semester ended in early May I am doing depositions but it is very slow. Usually summer months are...which is the downside to CART. You're kind of on your own in the summer.. Other than that, I love it because you have a regular schedule and when you get home, there is little editing to do. Eventually I would like to get into broadcast captioning but one thing at a time! Congrats on passing your 160! Let me know if you have any more questions I can answer for you! Take care! Dianne

Hi Christine!
CONGRATULATIONS on passing your 160--that is AWESOME! And truly I recognize and commend your accomplishment!!!!
So you're in CA! I was born and raised in Los Angeles! Moved to KY for college and then landed here in AZ.
I'm doing at at home program called CRAH. Because conventional schools around here had hours I couldn't attend, I had no choice. The only down side is I'm on my own with this, and sometimes it's difficult to gauge where I'm at. I started my Theory in Feb, and my speed building in mid March, so you think it makes sense that I'm between 140 and 160 now? It usually takes me 2-3 weeks per speed jump.

Yes, you have to be certified in AZ. So I have to take the Speed, Written, and then a separate AZ law exam to be able to work in this state. California is like that too, isn't it?

Like yourself, while I need to get certified to be a court reporter first, eventually I'd like to do closed captioning. I like the flexibility of it, and it seems to pay even better than court reporting positions.

Keep up the great work Christine, and keep in touch!!!!!!

You are very thoughtful and kind. Thank you! Have a great day!

I see that you're also a student!! Isn't it fun??!!! Where are you going to school currently? I am also between 140 and 160..gosh, it seems like I've been on this speed level for EVER!!! I LOVE your pics and inspirational messages! Hope you have a GREAT DAY!!

Thanks so much for the birthday wishes! What a great surprise!
Thanks again!!!