Wow, Sharon! What fantastic news you have! I'm happy for you, although I know you have a really strict schedule now! Congrats on getting out of the 120's!

Thanks for you comments on my son -- your son can do it, too ! I know he's a smart, dedicated kid if he's doing AP (my daughter has been AP for all her hs.)-- I'll tell you the secret for kids straight from hs to college - they really need to ace the ACT or SAT - his hs grades weren't so stunning, however, he did well on the ACT - (made a 29!) and the money and scholarships flowed like honey! So he actually did okay. My daughter will not be taking honors this next year because by transferring to a Texas school, she's already behind, plus she has to take an extra class for Texas history and make up a 1/2 semester math credit so she can be placed properly for her senior year. She's pretty bummed about that, but ultimately, she will have received a better education, even if it isn't honors. I hope she does as well on her ACT. Her last two ACT scores were excellent, but she needs to bring them up a few points.

At any rate, I'm glad your family is doing okay and I hope that all turns out well for Scott, too! Good luck with your new job, Miss Executive!

Hey, Sharon! I've been MIA - - sorry! How's your life going and how is school? I switched to College of Court Reporting and am liking it much better - fantastic resources and teachers and although I lost a lot of speed, I'm making it up and firming up my theory.

Well, I was hired for a firm in Dallas, but the attorney I was to work for (a brand spanking new one) did not pass two portions of the bar and, therefore, must retake them and it delays everything. I've already been off work for three months, so I decided to move to Lubbock, Texas -- about 150 miles from here and it's pretty much "home" - moreso than Roswell -- I was raised on the Texas/New Mexico Panhandle. I'm pretty excited. I'm moving tomorrow and have a great house. My daughter will be going to a fantastic school and I am sure I can get a job -- they have one of the highest hiring rates in Texas.

Let me know how you are doing!

Hi, Sharon! Sorry you are working two jobs--how do you get your schoolwork done? Don't get burned out! I haven't moved yet -- it will be around the first week of June -- I sure wish I had a job to go to -- but it will be okay -- I'll get one--my daughter is pretty excited and looking forward to it -- my son is going off to college with a FULL 4 YEAR SCHOLARSHIP! Oh, what a gift that was (of course he worked really really hard for it) -- I'm so happy about that -- now, I just hope he can keep up and keep the scholarship!

How is school going? And is you hubby doing okay? Take care of yourself and try to get some rest once in a while!

Oooh....there's that new baby! How's it going - Congratulations! I've been off the board but wondering about you -- are things better -- let me know how you are and how school is and what's going on! Tell me all about the baby.....:-)

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I am considreing starting CRID's online program. I would start in the 160 class because I've been going to a brick and mortor school. Do you like CRID? Honest;y, please.

Oh, my goodness, I had no idea that you had to put in those kinds of hours. While I do the same, they are very structured and I'm home by at least a certain time unless it's a very difficult trial - well, we will just keep thinking positive for both of ya'll!

Well I'm sure Scott will be able to find something - he has many skills and talents that are needed -- and, not that I'm trying to tell you how to find work, but I know that when I was the business office manager of a nursing home, we COULD NOT keep a manager for the restaurant/dining hall of the facility (where family would come in and eat with their loved ones) - you might keep that in mind - it would only be temporary - you are so far ahead - it won't be long before you're studying for your RPR. Just a thought!

OMG - well I really DO wish you the best of luck! I hope you find something that pays well and doesn't fatigue you too much to continue school - have you tried yahoo hotjobs/monster/juju? I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers - both of you - it isn't good if men don't work - it's everything to them -- what are each of your careers right now? Can you translate them into something else?

Well, you and I both need to blast through school - I'm trying to write at least 6 hours a day! Hopefully that will help! Good luck to you both!

HOORAY for you! 120! That's a HUGE milestone! I'm proud of you! I'm going to take my last 80 this week and I think I will pass it; then I'm onto the 100's and I hope to pass by semester end (5 weeks). Those plateaus are the pits! And, of course, life changes and now it's really imperative that I get school done just as soon as I can and move on - nothing like stress to add to your plate!

I hope you enjoy your friend's project - it will be interesting and different from the routine practice

Keep on doing what your doing -- it's working and that's terrific!

Hey, Sharon - sorry it's been so long since I stopped in -- I got sick with pneumonia on the 14th (well, it was coming on before that, I just really got socked with it) and I've been in bed off and on for a month! I HATE that! Trying to keep up with school while you're sick is a challenge, too!

Enough of that ! How are your studies going? What speed are you at now? I'll bet you've just blasted through things! How's your project coming? Write back and let me know everything new! take care!

Don't get frustrated ... you're a great student and the speeds will come. You know how you just keep banging your head against the wall -- well, one day it all gives way -- and then I wonder what I was upset about - haha! You'll do fine--just keep swimming!

Hi, again, Sharon! We just got our speed tests yesterday, too - I'm frantically practicing and it's working! Good luck with your tests! I'm a little anxious, but I think it will still work for me! I hope you pass yours!

Oh, I have finally found the secret to success (for me) -- I am now getting up and being on the machine at 4 a.m. and doing steno for 3 uninterrupted hours every morning! What a huge difference it has made! Absolutely no interruptions - no phone, no kids, no pets, no door ringing, no noises - I cannot believe how much I am retaining and how easy it's coming now! So, that's made a big difference to my outlook!

Ms. Scoggins is such a big help, too - I had some questions on CASE and just emailed her - she came back with the most thorough answer!

Well, let me know about your friend and let me know how your speeds are going! I'm testing this week -- Woo hoo!

Hi, Sharon - it would be AWESOME to help with th transcripts! I'd love it! My semester is going so terrific so far! How's yours?!

I just loved having Ms. Moss - have ya'll exchanged photos yet?! I always thought that was a good idea. Being online is a silent, lonely world and having faces makes a difference, doesn't it?!

Sharon! That is so cool about your friend! Does he need another one! You will love Ms. Moss and Mr. Scoggins - they are both terrific. I can't believe that I'm actually on track and doing testing tonight - hope I pass! I always just wait with baited breath! Good luck to you on your task - I'd love to do something like that, but I'm "in the closet" regarding my schooling here (I don't know how well it would be received at work) -- enjoy!

What a nice family pic, Sharon! Just wanted to holler and say hello -- how's your first week going? Who did you get for an instructor? I am still with Mrs. Scoggins, whom I just love and it's going well for me! Say hello when you can!

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Happy New Year, Sharon, and all the best! Jeannie