Greetings, Earthlings!
I've been away in my own world for awhile, but I thought I would drop in and visit with you.
My paternal Grandmother, after whom I'm named, is ailing, and I've begun writing her. So, here is a quote from a recent letter.
"I've invented a new business that I will begin soon. It is a kind of online network for Sign Language Interpreters that doesn't currently exist. Sean, my brother, will help me with the marketing aspect.
"I want to tell you a little about my business, and I also do not want to bore you. Basically, right now it is impossible for Deaf people or Interpreters to know how skilled an interpreter is without hiring that interpreter. For Deaf people, this results in a very expensive, frustrating search for a decent interpreter. For Interpreters, it is also a problem.
"My business will allow you to get to know your interpreter before you choose one. You can see their professional skill, and even view their resume and whatever personal experiences they have lived through that they wish to share. For example, if I am Deaf and getting treatment for Breast Cancer, I would strongly prefer an Interpreter who has either had cancer herself or has had a close relative go through Breast Cancer treatment. My business can disclose just such information.
"I am feeling very stuck right now, but Royal has inspired me to move forward with what I can do anyways and just keep trying.
"At least I can bring to pass an embryonic version of my vision. Then, perhaps God will open more doors or guide me to find them!"
Otherwise in my world we failed to get ANY christmas letters out last year. :-(
I have some very cool news: (Well, my professional colleagues would not think this is very cool, but for those of you who are just my friends, you can!)
I GOT CERTIFIED IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI AS A "NOVICE INTERPRETER"!!!!!
Translation: I'm not good enough to actually work yet, but someday I will be! I got a 69 on the test, and you need an 85 to be a "real" interpreter. I am VERY happy with my score! Because I thought I earned about a 40.
Anyway, even with just my novice certification, I still got a little plastic card with my picture, and its all official and stuff!!!!!!!
So happy! Oh, yeah! Check y'all later.
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5 comments:
Congrats on your results!!!
Well great job on your test! Novice is great!
We didn't get Christmas letters out either, so Merry Christmas!
Great achievement!
Keep up the good work.
:-)
Keep up the good work!!
We wouldn't want a big head from becoming an "expert" too quickly :- )
I'm so very pleased with all you accomplish, education wise and family wise. If you need help with your business bookkeeping wise, keep me in mind. :)
Love always!
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