Christal Ames
State |
California, the cold & snowy
part |
Favorite Color |
yellow |
Current Speed |
90 |
Age |
46 |
Kids |
daughter- 19, son 21 (grown but still extremely
expensive!) |
Pets |
Duece, our 100 pound lap dog and Tuuk our
anti-social cat (some friends still don’t think we really have
one.) |
Favorite Food |
Anything that someone else has prepared
for me. |
If court reporting didn't exist, I’d
be... |
Still trying to figure out if there really
IS a way to slice onions without crying (really; it’s become a
hobby to try every known suggestion.) |
Greatest non-court reporting
achievement - |
Running our store/deli with my husband for
the last 24 years. Holding on to a second job for the last two years
(to pay for the young‘uns college.) Having two wonderful kids;
they’re fun!
Being married for 26 years, wow! |
Hidden Talent |
No one can make a faster sandwich than I!
My husband thinks he can, but the proof is in the pudding. |
Secret desire - |
To sell our business and simplify our lives. |
Best advice I've ever received - |
Tough times never last – tough people
do. |
I love court reporting because... |
...The flexibility and selection of fields
that steno can be applied to. I love to be self-employed and look forward
to being my only employee! |
When I have 2 spare hours, I... |
Watch all my tivo shows, call everyone I
know on the telephone, read. While doing these activities, I will be
thinking that I SHOULD BE working out or practicing! |
Favorite singer, musician or group |
Marc Cohn, most country music |
In 5 years I will be... |
...A confident and talented court reporter
or broadcaster, working a mere 4 days a week. |
How I discovered court reporting - |
My wonderful step-father always encouraged
it as a great career. |
Favorite Movie |
Cinderella Man (just saw it!) |
Favorite TV Show |
Lost, Surface, Ghost Whisperer, Medium |
Best Court Reporting Tip - |
still searching….I’m open to
suggestions. |
Anything you want to add about yourself
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Please feel free to e-mail me. I welcome
encouragement, tips, advice, criticism, comments and even compliments.
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