Beauty and Fashion Blogging

I have resurrected this WordPress account to blog with my bestie over at abadhomance.com!   Over there, we chat about beauty, fashion, or whatever else inspires us.  Come join the discussion!

I’d Like You to Hate to “Like” Me (via japecake)

HATE IT!

Thursday's Wall Street Journal carried an excellent, thought-provoking article on what its author describes as the "like" culture, an "insidious" phenomenon that has crept up, like a thing ascending creepily, in the world of social media. The sobering thesis is that many active participants in social med … Read More

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Chanel Fall 2011 x Karl, Carine & Freja Beha (via laberlisienne)

Ok, the kitty thing is sorta cute.

Styled by Carine Roitfeld herself, the new Chanel's campaign is starring the Danish top Freja Beha in the role of catwoman and an old lady! Good collaboration, the two FM "Fashion Masters" won the audience and Freja is gorgeous as always even with grey hairs! We are all Chanel ladies…isn't it? … Read More

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The Brit Box – UK Indie, Shoegaze, And Brit-Pop Gems of the Last Millennium (via )

AUCTION ITEM: The Brit Box – UK Indie, Shoegaze, And Brit-Pop Gems of the Last Millennium. Four Disc set with 80-page book of photos, interviews, essays, track info and artists' reflections. Features bands such as: The Smiths, The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, Ride, Teenage Fanclub, Blur, Oasis, The Verve, Super Furry Animals and MANY MORE! AUCTION PERIOD: Friday 25th Feb – Monday 7th March 4.30pm (AEDST) DONATED BY: Warner Music Group This Auction … Read More

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Street Art of Blu: Murals in Berlin and Lisbon (via Writing Through the Fog)

Some of these are absolutely incredible!!

I stumbled upon Blu murals on my last two trips to Europe. While I love Blu's mind-blowing wall-painting animations like Big Bang Big Boom and Muto, it's cool to come upon his still images—and remnants of his animations—on facades around the world. Especially when you're not looking for them… City: Berlin // Neighborhood: Friedrichshain A mural from across a parking lot. Here's a time lapse video on how it was made. The first mural, across the … Read More

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The end of an era! (via Simon Dare’s Blog)

As a child born in the 1960's I watched the space race develop from the Americans landing on the moon (I was only 7 but remember it) to the collaboration between the US and USSR in the Soyuz/Apollo program on Skylab and then the International Space station.  However once the Saturn Five stopped being launched at the end of the Apollo mission … Read More

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Alt. Rock Tracks Revamp Mainstream FM (via )

That’s right!

Plenty of old folks like to toss around the question, “Who listens to the radio anymore,” as if it was something sacred to their specific generations and reclusive to others, like the youth of today wouldn’t appreciate it. They have fond memories of the glorious Top 40 days, when rock topped the charts. I’ll admit, it’d be great to see rock bands at the top these days, but I’m a realist, and know that’s a stretch. Pop kills rock. It’s been done. … Read More

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Monsanto’s Agent Orange Being Used to Clear Brazil’s Rainforest

 

 

Monsanto’s Agent Orange Being Used to Clear Brazil’s Rainforest.

This is the kind of thing that makes you go…WHO THOUGHT THIS WAS OKAY???

welcome to the Emily Rachel Gilley blog

Welcome to my new personal blog! I will try to make it back here as often as possible to update; however, I am really quite busy! Hopefully I can keep this place updated with my thoughts on the medical transcription industry and keep you all posted as I work, blog, try to learn some photography, etc.

First, a brief introduction. My name is Emily Rachel Gilley and I am a medical transcriptionist. I originally got into this field because I was caring for a sick parent and felt that I should work from home in order to be close to them. Many people who get into this field are parents and enjoy working from home so they can keep an eye on small children. This job is great for this, if you can manage your time and the distractions that come along with working from home around small children (and in my case, pets!).

Many people ask me how to get into the field and if it is possible to make good money. The long and short of it is, you must go to an AHDI approved school and get your certificate before the vast majority of companies will even look at you as a possible hire. It is a good idea to get credentialed as either a Registered Medical Transcriptionist (this is what I am) or Certified Medical Transcriptionist (you can sit for this exam after 2 years of clinical experience). I found that once I got my RMT, it was easier to get my foot in the door; however as a “newbie,” it is still quite difficult to get hired, although it is certainly possible! I will certainly help any of you that have questions about getting that experience that employers are looking for.

The other thing to be aware of is that most work-at-home MT positions hire as independent contractors, not employees. This means filing your own taxes and either going without health insurance or buying your own (this is much more costly than having a group plan through an employer). There are some employee positions with benefits out there, but the vast majority of jobs are contractor positions.

I do love doing medical transcription and I’m currently working full-time in an employee position.

Feel free to ask questions!

Rachel