Kat

State	New York
Favorite Color	Yellow
Current Speed	80
Age	40+
Kids	2 sons; a 5 y/o and another in heaven (lost my 7 y/o - my heart - to cancer)
Pets	1 cat named Heathcliff
Favorite Food	Claypot Combination (Thai dish)
If court reporting didn't exist, I’d be...	I have a B.S. in Foods and Nutrition, but only worked in the field for two years. The bulk of my work experience was spent in retail and medical management.
Greatest non-court reporting achievement -	Surviving my son's death and being a single mom - there is no greater challenge!
Hidden Talent	It's hidden
Secret desire -	To be able to drop everything and travel with my son. New Zealand and Alaska are next on the list.
Best advice I've ever received -	Still waiting for it!
I love court reporting because...	...control of one's destiny (or at least theoretically)
When I have 2 spare hours, I...	Depends on the mood; could be shopping, reading, working out or doing crossword puzzles outside somewhere.
Favorite singer, musician or group	Andrea Bocelli
In 5 years I will be...	...I better be out of here and in a new "house"
How I discovered court reporting -	Son's babysitter's mom is a reporter
Favorite Movie	Love the old "classics" - Cary Grant in a "Touch of Mink"
Favorite TV Show	Rarely watch t.v. and would rather read
Best Court Reporting Tip -	Don't compare and don't give up!
Anything you want to add about yourself -	Because my father worked for the State Dept. my formative years (approx. 15) were spent living abroad in such countries as Ethiopia, Kenya, and Thailand, and thus developed a great love for travel and adventure.
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