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Tremont 012708
I should’ve had this up Sunday night; sorry for being late!
late Christmas
We celebrate a late Christmas with family (and celebrate Derek’s birthday as well).
daddy boot camp
Christine and I attended a class at Babies ‘R’ Us for first-time dads. Titled “Daddy Boot Camp”, I didn’t really know what to expect. It was like participating in a game show. It was me against 5 other expectant fathers. First up was the diaper change contest. (more…)
gotta love the midwest weather
Record-setting high of 71 degrees today gave way to heavy rain, hail, sleet, and snow this afternoon. Of course, I was too busy at work to notice any of this. By the time I left my office, the temperature had already plummeted 40 degrees with 45 mph winds. I was covered in snow by the time I got to my car. And to top it all off, the area was under a tornado watch. We’re currently at 16 degrees, and it’s absolutely frigid.
update 012308
Hello again 
Sorry for the lack of posts. I’ve just been too busy. My in-laws are moved in and settled. Progress on their house is moving along quite nicely. At work, I’m still in the midst of data collection; I was hoping to have it done this week, but I hit a lot of road blocks. I’m lucky to be part of 2 teams that get along well and are fun to work with, unlike my fellow analysts who seem to be on teams that are not responsive or cooperative, or just downright idiotic. And, of course, we’re getting ready for baby at home. CL decided on a theme for the nursery, and it’s very cute. I’m prepping myself by reading books for new dads; there’s a lot to this, and I want to be ready when we welcome Baby Jose to our world.
baby pictures
Christine’s in her 20th week; click on the image above to see captures from her 2nd ultrasound.
Tremont update 011908
Click on the photo to see more progress on Jean and Derek’s new home.
Tremont – first floor
Click on the photo to see images of progress on the house my in-laws are building. Update: CL informed me the link didn’t work; oops! The link to the photos has been fixed!
let the stressing "begin"
What a week! The system implementation at work got off to a fast and furious start; lots of work ahead of us, and consultants everywhere. I did everything I could to complete other projects (including working at home) so I could devote as much to the implementation. I’m thankful that the new business analyst is picking up things quickly, so I was able to be rid of that piece. The clinical analysts have yet to move out of our current office to a temporary workspace, but we cannot wait! Separation from the rest of the crew is probably what we need right now. We hope it takes place this week so we can finally have some privacy, peace and quiet.
making a monkey out of me
I pray that my role as a business analyst will end very soon now that the position has been filled (the new analyst starts next Tuesday). The last 2 weeks have been horrific to say the least, and even though this was a short work week, it’s one I’d rather soon forget. With conference calls, data collection, and dictionary building (all in preparation for the new clinical system) taking up my already busy schedule, I can no longer cover business functions. I’m cranky, tired, and I’m not getting anything done. Not to mention me and my fellow clinical analysts have to pack up and move next week since our side of the office is being demolished. My good friend summed it up for me by sending me this link (or click on the picture). I must say he did a pretty good job of capturing how I’ve been feeling lately.
update 010208
Hope everyone had a nice holiday season. It’s been fairly subdued for us. We didn’t travel anywhere nor did anyone come visit us for Christmas. CL worked Christmas Eve, and we both worked the day after. Our Christmas photos can be accessed by clicking on the pic. The new year also came quietly. The news of my grandmother’s passing may have set my mood. We kept busy by working on purging items in the garage and in D’s old playroom.
Resolutions? Looking back at mine from a year ago, I don’t think I did so well. I will probably carry these over into 2008. This year brings lots of change into our world, and it’s all good. A busy year ahead for me at work with the clinical system implementation getting under way next week. My in-laws move back to town in a few weeks as their new house is being built. And, of course, we anxiously await the arrival of Baby Jose in late May/early June!
Finally, I say goodbye to my grandmother. She was a strong woman, strong to the very end. Farewell, Lola; you are greatly missed by all of us who loved you very much. I’m happy to know that you have reunited with those who went before you, especially Lolo and Tito Teddy. And to my Dad, my aunts and uncles, and to my cousins in the Philippines and here in the States – you are in my heart, my thoughts, and my prayers.
temporary workspace
my office for the next couple of days while the jackhammer works near my current one
