Along with trying to learn how to play bass and making art (which involves a glorious amount of mess), I also study Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido, which is a Japanese martial art involving drawing and cutting with the sword, and I sing, mostly jazz.
I was delighted the day I discovered transcription. It’s generalised work not involving specialised training as medical and legal do, that covers the gamut from short recordings of people’s dream diaries, to hours-long university lectures on sociology. If I hadn’t signed an NDA I could tell you the strangest thing I’ve ever had to deal with on that job. But it’ll just have to remain a mystery! It is the first time in my many decades on this earth that I have found work that suits my education, my life experience, my knowledge, and my temperment. Working from home on a contract basis also gives me a rare, and cherished, life flexibility that allows me to pursue other things–or simply to take a nap in the middle of the day if I want to.
I do have a severe vision impairment that has impacted my life from birth. But, while it has been a mighty struggle at times in more ways than I care to go into here, it hasn’t gotten in the way of everything. With my art, even, it’s actually been somewhat of a help. It helps that I like abstract art when sometimes I can’t see the details of what I’m doing!
You can find me online at the places below:
National Democratic Institute – Internships at the National Democratic Institute Job Location: Washington, DC, United States Job Description: Administrative Fundraising/Development Program – Asia, South Asia Central and Eastern Europe Central and West Africa (CWA) Citizen Participation Programs – Democratic Governance Eurasia Department Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Program –… Read more »
education@canada – http://educationcanada.cmec.ca/ This site provides all sorts of information about education and educational resources across Canada. Though somewhat geared toward international students, the site is, regardless, useful to all persons seeking to further their learning. All the resources you can find on this site are Canadian, and vary from governmental resources at the federal… Read more »
Ask An Expert – http://www.askanexpert.com/ Covering topics of all kinds, Ask An Expert provides information from real world experts who have volunteered to answer the questions you have. The site, which is primarily geared to the learner, is suitable for all persons, from kids to parents, from students to teachers. Some of the subjects covered… Read more »
Professional Career Training USA Objectives: PCT USA is a new program that offers non-students, graduates and young professionals the unique opportunity to gain international training in the US. It’s the kind of experience that adds a dynamic element to your CV and could secure your dream job in the future. Dates: Allows you to train… Read more »
The Perseus Project – http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/ The Perseus Project, a non-profit enterprise located at Tufts University, is “an evolving digital library of resources for the study of the humanities.” Originally intended as a resource for the study of ancient Greek culture, The Perseus Project has now expanded to cover a wide selection of humanities related material…. Read more »
Professional Career Training USA Objectives: PCT USA is a new program that offers non-students, graduates and young professionals the unique opportunity to gain international training in the US. It’s the kind of experience that adds a dynamic element to your CV and could secure your dream job in the future. Dates: Allows you to train… Read more »
Fathom – http://www.fathom.com If you’re looking for a way to augment your learning, or just for some personal interest reading, the Fathom directory might be just the place to begin. Columbia University, partnering with museums, libraries, other educational institutions, and more the world over, provide a wealth of free online learning materials to suit every… Read more »
United Nations Headquarters Secretariat Internship Programme Location: New York City, NY USA Objectives: Graduate and post-graduate students may be assigned to various UN offices where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments; to expose interns to the work of the UN; to provide UN offices with the assistance of highly qualified students… Read more »
United Nations Headquarters Secretariat Internship Programme Location: New York City, NY USA Objectives: Graduate and post-graduate students may be assigned to various UN offices where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments; to expose interns to the work of the UN; to provide UN offices with the assistance of highly qualified students… Read more »
The Teaching Company – http://www.teach12.com/teach12.asp The Teaching Company, based in the United States, brings learning right into your home via DVD, CD, and many other media formats, and has been doing so since 1990. Though their courses are not degree-earning, they are taught by some of the top college and university professors in the US,… Read more »