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About stenoodie

I'm a stenographer, foodie, avid traveller, and mom of 3 who loves to share her experiences with the world.

Counting my blessings

Posted on November 24, 2018 by stenoodie

If you’ve been wondering where I’ve been and how come my blog posts come in bursts and then silence, it’s because I’ve been attending to my other passion in life: steno work! 😀 In the past 10 days or so,

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First Deposition!

Posted on November 9, 2018 by stenoodie

I did my first deposition yesterday! It was also the first time that both counsels appeared via video conference and so only the witness was in the room with me. Imagine if the witness was there of a heinous crime, … Continue reading →

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Breakfast at Cofer Bar in Pisa, Italy

Posted on November 8, 2018 by stenoodie

September 8, 2018: It was time to leave Pisa by train, so we quickly stopped into the nearest cafe to grab breakfast. We went to Cofer Bar, which was literally at the corner and in sight of the Pisa Centrale … Continue reading →

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Pisa, Italy 2018: Day 5 ~ Train from Rome to Pisa, Italian Tripe, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Tuscan seafood dinner

Posted on November 7, 2018 by stenoodie

Friday, Sept. 7, 2018. Day 5: Today, we vacated and checked out of the Vaticumum 67 bed and breakfast. We went to the La Pasticceria Siciliana bakery for the last time to redeem our final breakfast. This time, I got a … Continue reading →

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Ristorante Lo Schiaccianoci in Pisa, Italy

Posted on November 7, 2018 by stenoodie

September 7, 2018: For dinner on our single day in Pisa, we ate at Ristorante Lo Schiaccianoci. It took a while to get here since we were purposely avoiding “tourist trap” restaurants and wanted authentic local dining experiences. Ristorante Lo … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review: Hotel La Pace in Pisa, Italy

Posted on November 6, 2018 by stenoodie

Sept. 7, 2018: We stayed at Hotel La Pace for one night when we visited Pisa, Italy. This hotel is super close to the train station (just a quick 2-minute walk). It’s located between shop buildings in a small alleyway … Continue reading →

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Lunch at Numeroundici in Pisa, Italy

Posted on November 6, 2018 by stenoodie

September 7, 2018: We had the best lunch here in Pisa, Italy! Sometimes, the best spots really are those that you stumble upon in small cities. We came across this unassuming cafeteria-style restaurant called Numeroundici when the one that we … Continue reading →

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La Pasticceria Siciliana bakery in Rome, Italy

Posted on November 5, 2018 by stenoodie

September 4 to 7, 2018: We were so lucky to be able to stay at a BnB which provided daily included breakfast at a local cafe! The host must have struck a deal with this La Pasticceria Siciliana bakery in … Continue reading →

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Il Fornaio Bakery in Rome, Italy

Posted on November 5, 2018 by stenoodie

Sept. 6, 2018: It was such a hot and sunny day that we sought refugee inside this Italian bakery for some authentic pastries and snacks. There weren’t a lot of visitors here on a weekday at 3:30 p.m. After we … Continue reading →

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Rome, Italy 2018 ~ Day 4: Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori, Trastevere, Tiber Island

Posted on November 1, 2018 by stenoodie

Thurs. Sept. 6, 2018. Day 4: It was a mildly relaxing day today with lots of sights to see but with mostly casual trips and sightseeing; nothing too ambitious like the past two days. 😀 We started with the first … Continue reading →