update 091908
Just trying to get ya up to speed …
Never a dull moment at work. The case management application that I’ve been working on since August goes live next week. We completed the build of the live system this week, and I must say, I’m quite proud at how much we got done in such a short time. This on top of all other requests from lab, respiratory, registration, and administration. And in October, case management gets another system that I’ll be assigned to as well. Surprisingly, I’m taking it all in stride and loving it. Not too many people in my department can say the same thing, and I guess I’m fortunate.
Sophia will be 16 weeks old on Monday (4 months old in October). We believe she has allergies. The recent cool weather has prompted us to have our windows open in the house at night (excluding Sophia’s room). However, she woke up again the other morning with congestion. So we’ve gone back to keeping the windows closed and using the A/C. She seems to be slimming down (her belly isn’t quite there anymore). While awake, she doesn’t like to lay back in your arms anymore; she’ll pull herself in the upright position (and she’ll let you know about it if you try to put her back down). She’s doing well in daycare; teachers say the noise doesn’t bother her as much as it used to when she first started. She’s sleeping all night too, and waking up about the same time each morning (just in time to get ready for school). We haven’t taken very many pictures since Sophia started daycare, but I plan to post what we have this weekend.
And yes, I’m trying a new theme for my blog. It still needs work, but I’ll get to it when I get to it. What I like is the pics page is working and looking better than ever. I still have to come up with new header images.
update 090208
So many things going on, it’s difficult to keep up. I spent most of my vacation time caring for Sophia. I enjoyed it tremendously, and I wish I could have another week at home with her. Well, like her mom, I’d rather be at home with her all the time. She started daycare today, her 3 month birthday. The teachers said she was very good considering she was with strangers. With the daycare center right across from my workplace, I can come and go as I please.
I only made it over there once today; a lot going on in the world of IT. Tomorrow, I begin a second round of training with a new case management application that goes live in 3 weeks. Once that’s up and running, I begin another 6 to 8 week implementation with another case management app. On top of that, I’m dealing with charges, lab cleanup, and other clinical system issues. Despite the busy-ness of it all, I’m comfortable and content.
It’s easy to forget things when you’re busy. So I want to take a moment to remember my uncle Teddy, who passed away 2 years ago on September 1. You are still missed, Tito Teddy. Much love to Tita Volet, Bong, and Jeff.
I also want to wish my niece Sarah a Happy Birthday 
She turned 19 today!
I'm infected
I found this posted in the lab where I work:
There is a dangerous virus being passed around electronically, orally, and by hand.
This virus is called Weary-Overload-Recreational-Killer (WORK). If you receive WORK from any of your colleagues, your boss, or anyone else via any means DO NOT TOUCH IT. This virus will wipe out your private life completely.
If you should come into contact with WORK, put your jacket on and take two good friends to the nearest grocery store. Purchase the antidote known as Work-Isolating-Neutralizer-Extract (WINE) or Bothersome-Employer-Elimination-Rebooter (BEER). Take the antidote repeatedly until WORK has been completely eliminated from your system.
You should forward this warning to 5 friends. If you do not have 5 friends, you have already been infected and WORK is controlling your life.
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.
temporary workspace
my office for the next couple of days while the jackhammer works near my current one
clinical vs. business
Work continues to weave its own crazy web. I am one of four clinical analysts in the IT department for a local hospital. We handle most things clinical; everyone has their own departments from within the hospital that they are responsible for. I am responsible for several departments, but my two big ones are lab and radiology. Now, I don’t know the first thing about clinical; I have no medical background, and the terminology rolls off me like water off a duck’s back. When I took this job over a year ago, I was absolutely terrified. But I’ve learned a lot over the last 12 months, and my mentor and fellow analysts have been great in assisting me. In fact, my counterpart (a nurse) and I made a deal – she would help me with all things clinical if I would help her with all things technical. (more…)
bad day, bad mood
I had a very bad day at work, and it ended terribly. Wireless devices in the lab failed to work towards the end of the day; I stayed late to try and resolve the issue but came up empty. I will have to go in for a few hours on Friday to fix this, which also happens to be my day off. These devices go into production on Monday, and I need to make sure they’re working properly. Then I have to deal with an attitude at home. The attitude is in response to parents trying to assist with homework. WTF?!?! No appreciation; just attitude as to why we suggest changes. It’s an English paper, and the grammar is incorrect. That’s why you should make the damn changes. I’m so pissed off right now. This is not how I wanted to start off my 4-day weekend.
update 102307
Sorry for the lack of updates. A lot has been going on, but there’s not much to talk about. Lately, time on the computer has been for maintenance, new tools, and multimedia; I learned a few new things this past weekend. Work is steady; I’m trying to enjoy the lapse before the major system implementation kicks off in Dec/Jan. A lot to do around the house. New furnace being put in this week. Fall is upon us, which means cooler weather and leaves. Lots and lots of leaves. I’ll probably update on a weekly basis until the motivation returns.
Oh, and a Happy Belated Birthday to my cousin Ren
