Its been a while since my last update for a few reasons; but mainly because I no longer have a laptop. My trusty Dell, that has been with me since I originally lived in Chicago has seen its last days. That being said, if anyone out there reads this and knows of a PC repairperson I would LOVE to pick their brain on saving the data on that machine.
But in the meantime I'm resorted to using a public computer for private affairs, like blogging. Thankfully my building has a nice computer center, so I'm hunkered down and prepared for a brief update. I will get my own computer once again, but there are other priorities on my plate.
So here goes:
On the work side of things I'm beginning to step on some more solid ground at the hospital I'm assigned to. The project I'll be working on is improving the process for discharging patients out of the hospital. Having been discharged more times than I can count, its painful, slow, and a complete pain in the ass for patients. The good news is, the staff agrees with all of that and hate it as well, so if I can do my job reasonably well we should be in good shape. The commute isn't ideal, but I really like the community, the staff at the hospital, and the project...so all's good on that end.
Its been tough since the Super Bowl to look forward to any big highlights. I'm not one to complain about the weather, so that's not necessarily the reason, but I feel like the holidays are a time when we're looking forward to the next holiday, the next year, the next...... and then the Super Bowl comes and goes and there's this vacant space.
Which brings me to one thing I AM looking forward to, which is an upcoming trip to San Diego (to have my tooth repaired...lets just say I gotta guy), followed by a weekend in Las Vegas with the buddies for my 33rd birthday and a boxing match that never took place between Mayweather and Pacquiao. Sunshine, friends, a moderate amount of adventure...all things that are good for the soul.
Of course there are things that put a smile on my face almsot every day(despite the weather), like my dog struggling through the snowdrifts, the dramatic response to the "storm of the century", and all of the other amusing things that go on from day to day so I'm still a happy guy. Besides, the Bulls and Blackhawks are looking strong as we head towards the stretch run and pitchers and catchers report to spring training in 6 days.
There's plenty of other things going on in my world, some of which I don't want to send out for the world to see...but if you're curious to find out just drop a line and I'd be happy to fill you in......
Stay outta trouble (or go find some) and thanks for continuing to read,
DW
