Monthly Archives: April 2013

Snow in April 2013!

Posted on April 11, 2013 by stenoodie

I like to be egotistical and think that because I was away from Toronto during its wintery season that I missed the snow and cold temperatures so Mother Nature is giving me a taste of what I missed. Snow in … Continue reading →

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First World Problems

Posted on April 10, 2013 by stenoodie

I can’t believe I’m writing about this, but I’m currently facing a dire first world problem. 😦 I’ve been alerted by my Internet provider that I’ve reached 75%+ of my Internet usage for the month! ! ! ! (How did … Continue reading →

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Writing fast

Posted on April 9, 2013 by stenoodie

I love how when I’m practising on my steno machine and I glance upon my CaseCAT software and I see that my WPM counter rises and rises with each stroke I make. I was practising just now and I spotted … Continue reading →

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It begins… Chinese Consulate dinner

Posted on April 7, 2013 by stenoodie

Tonight I went to the Chinese Consulate dinner with the participants and committee members for the DiSCOVER 2013 program. The highlight of the dinner was to meet Deputy Consul General Zhang Meifang and Mon Sheong Foundation First Vice Chair Frank … Continue reading →

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Puppies!

Posted on April 6, 2013 by stenoodie

Time for some cuteness. Here are some pictures of the puppies that my aunt and uncle brought home a few weeks ago. The first weekend we went to pick them up, my aunt picked up a girl and a boy.

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Reflections

Posted on April 4, 2013 by stenoodie

…because I like to be all reflective and reminiscent sometimes, this time last year, I was job shadowing a court reporter for the very first time. I still remember how nervous I was. Actually, I still had my student machine back then! … Continue reading →

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Workaholic

Posted on April 2, 2013 by stenoodie

I’m such a nerd. I just finished working 12 hours and I’m home and I’m excited to start up my Case Case software and my answer keys and my Excel spreadsheet and my doodle paper in hand to start marking … Continue reading →

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Speed test congratulatory e-mails

Posted on April 1, 2013 by stenoodie

Whenever I open my work e-mail and see 20+ unopened e-mails, I know instantly that there have been students who have passed their speed tests. Whenever a student completes and passes a test (you need 95% minimum accuracy to pass), an e-mail … Continue reading →

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The two best things at Costco

Posted on April 1, 2013 by stenoodie

…are the seasoned rotisserie chicken and the Tuxedo cake. Every time we’ve bought the rotisserie chicken home from the meats section at Costco, I’m never disappointed. The chicken is always cooked to perfection with the inside juicy, sooo tender and … Continue reading →