Margie Georgis

State

California

Favorite Color

Purple

Current Speed

120

Age

40-something

Kids

2 girls, 14 and 12, and my angel boy

Pets

German shepherd, Wendy

Favorite Food

Most anything fresh from the garden.  Chinese food.

If court reporting didn’t exist, I’d be -

Still trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up.

Hidden talent -

Haven’t found it yet.

Greatest non-court reporting achievement -

Raising my children and being married for almost 20 years to the same man!

Secret desire -

Run a marathon.

Best advice I’ve ever received -

You can do anything you set your mind to.  It just takes work!

I love court reporting because -

Variety of work available.  Potential to learn something new every day.

When I have 2 spare hours, I -

Read a book.

Favorite singer, musician or group

Eagles, Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Toby Keith.

In 5 years, I will be -

A full-fledged CSR, taking depositions or doing CART work.

How I discovered court reporting -

Through my work as a legal assistant many moons ago.

Favorite Movie

Gone With the Wind.

Favorite TV Show

Seinfeld, Frasier, Home Improvement, Law and Order, CSI.

Best Court Reporting Tip

Practice 20 wpm above your target speed.

Anything you want to add about yourself

I’ve been working on this off and on for 20 years.  Life happened but I’m back, and I’m not giving up on my dream of passing the California CSR exam!