Some days do you feel weird because part of your daily routine has changed? It happens quite regularly with me. Yes both, feeling weird and not having a typical day!
Time that follows after finishing work on an in-depth legal case can feel unusual. How about the time after you’ve completed a project or a presentation that you spent hours on, or when you complete a long-term educational goal…and the homework is done?! You know what I’m referring to. You feel different! And kinda weird, which is okay. In fact it’s great!
After I’ve served as an expert, I can relax and think upon the experience and what I learned about myself and my role in the process. I consider how I did good and how I could do better.
My work opens up experiences where I continuously learn about my work!
My work as an “expert” requires me to research and study the subject matter at hand. So, I make my own homework all the time and seem to like it! Am I or am I not an unusual person? I absolutely love to study and analyze information!
And like my brother Steven enjoyed, I too like to come up with theories and see if I can prove or disprove them to myself. Some of Steve’s theories however, defied gravity, like his skateboard stunts, and his water skiing stunts, I still don’t know how he could fly!
The meaning is: Crown, wreath
I looked up “Steven and dare devil” and found out that on August 18th 1985, a Rhode Island bartender named Steven Trotter made the trip over Niagara Falls in a barrel wrapped in inner tubes. Mr. Trotter was fined a total of $5,503. Then, he did it again. On June 18th 1995, Steven returned to the Falls and made it another success.
This time he and a female partner (a caterer) made the big drop together. That is all fine and good for them, but what about the rescuers? Somebody had to help get them out of “hot” water. Oh my! I remember as a child visiting Niagara Falls (height of 167 feet!!) many moons ago with the family. My brother Steven loved it! I would love to visit again.
But instead I only need to travel a short distance to the pedestrian bridge over the Des Moines River. I love to stop on the south side of the Women of Achievement Bridge and gaze down at the beautiful falls from the Center Street dam…the dam height is 15 feet! I love the dam in Iowa Falls too which has a height of 26 feet! Or course the Saylorville dam is fun to visit too, especially when it’s flowing full force and you get splashed! Dams are gorgeous yet dangerous! Dam!
Here’s to you bro!
I always have a sip or two on July 17th which is my brother’s birth date at a favorite local cemetery and let Randy drink the rest! (Budweiser is not my brand of beer).
Think about “daredevils” and what their personality and temperament are like. Okay, someone similar to my brother! Someone who takes risks, not silly or reckless dares, but a good slightly risky risk. Are you a person who accepts dares? how about risks? Think about your job and your role at work. Think about how I can help you with a legal case. Okay, go ahead and think about drinking a beer!
And make it a Big Beer!
Law involves uncertainties and risks that cannot be quantified. Some cases may be “risky” because of their sheer complexity or because the subject matter cannot be reasonably measured. I recognize that when I’m called upon to help on a legal case everyone has a role in the process. From me you will receive a comprehensive report that is clear, truthful, and serves well as convincing evidence!
Here’s a little story about me and my personality:
When I was in my early 20s, I once determinately searched for a black pearl that fell out a ring on my finger. It happened one chilly early morning as I was leaving my apartment going to work (and of course professionally dressed as a proud employee of the State!). As it was closing, the heavy door grazed my hand, caught my ring and the pearl fell out. No no no!
I watched it bounce as it fell through the deck slats landing somewhere in a huge mess of leaves and crap below. Briefly I looked (crawling around feeling under the deck in a dress, hose and heels) yet had to get to work on time.
Upon returning home, I looked for the pearl. I looked every time I left the apartment to go to work or go where I needed to go. I was determined to find it!
What an incredible ring!
Until there ya go! 7 days later, I found it! I am one persistent person when it comes to finding something I absolutely know is there! And that definitely includes something so small as a beautiful black pearl!
And something so important as even the small facts related to your legal case.
If there is a somewhat risky part of your job or hobby, think about why that is through a thorough assessment. You should also consider all outcomes, appreciate others who are or could become involved.
Then gather the courage, do the part, and be proud of your brain’s accomplishment! Don’t stop until you are done. Feel the exhilaration! This is similar to serving as an expert witness!
Be safe, especially if you have a dangerous job (or hobby)
What will I study next? How to sky dive? I would love to! And I’ve thought about it…hummm, maybe in Brooklyn!
Actually, and more grounded-minded, I want to get into art. Not that I’m good at drawing or painting. I just like to study and learn new techniques. Not that risky!
Contact me at amyebotkin@lcpresourcesplus.com for help on a litigated case involving work and disability. Thank you for reading my blog post!
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