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Jan Cordia

State
Missouri
Favorite Color
Red
Current Speed
170
Age
49
Kids
2 girls (20 & 16), 1 boy (17)
Pets
1 dog (Lucky)
Favorite Food
Mashed Potatoes
Hidden Talent
Oil painting
If court reporting didn't exist, I’d be...
An interior designer OR a photo journalist
Greatest non-court reporting achievement -
Quitting a stable job with good benefits to start my own business -- housecleaning -- 13 years ago.
Secret desire -
Travel the U.S.
Best advice I've ever received -
...is from my Mom: "Let go of things you can't control and let the Heavenly Bodies take over -- they do miracles!" And it works!! (But you HAVE to let go first.)
I love court reporting because...
I got into it for the $$, but now I know that when I finish, it'll be my greatest personal accomplishment.
When I have 2 spare hours, I...
Watch a movie, take a walk and visit neighbors, or if it's late at night -- Crosswords Puzzles.
Favorite singer, musician or group
Jack Johnson
In 5 years I will be...
-- well into my reporting career, and my HUZ will be two years from retirement, therefore we'll be planning our trips around the U.S!!
How I discovered court reporting -
Via a friend who got laid off from her job and she had a friend with a CR agency that talked her into it.
Favorite Movie
The Notebook
Favorite TV Show
Grey’s Anatomy
Best Court Reporting Tip -
Incorporate lots of drills into your practice sessions.
Anything you want to add about yourself
My husband is my best friend. We have a great time together and we both love getting our three kids together and going out to dinner. It's the only time we get to slow down and chat and it's so much fun to hear their views on things.
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