Also, I thought it might be a good way for my friends and family to understand what steno is (somewhat) because they're always asking, how does it work?! What are you doing all day?! That's looks weird! I guess it is kind of weird...but I feel so special to have stumbled upon the steno language in all of its mysteriousness, as I have found that it's actually an enjoyable way to write once I passed my 160s-ish tests.
I've also been SO excited to have discovered other steno students scattered about the country via Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and blogs, so I hope that this blog will help me to discover and connect with even more future reporters.
In the beginning of my training I felt like I was on a deserted island, population one (me). Now I'm communicating with other students on a daily basis, and it really helps to have that support system and people to talk to who understand what it's like to have a day where listening to a fake depo is the absolute last thing you want to do. I'm talking, I would rather go to the gym...or clean out my closet...or vaccuum my car...or go get my teeth cleaned at the dentist...or whatever. I know you steno people know what I'm talking about.
So, I'll post more later about my steno background and whatnot. I just wanted to post a brief, hello! Thanks for reading!
Happy steno-ing! :D
