Life Marches On

I was pondering things to post tonight and couldn't come up with anything brilliant or topical, so I decided to post an up date on my life for anyone who cares. I'm not sure anyone actually reads this thing but the posting is cathartic. In no particular order...

*Work is work. We implemented a new electronic charting system at the hospital. That has been a challenge. For others more than me, but I'm having my own difficulties. It's tricky remembering everything and the system is not very user friendly. But it's a step toward joining the 21st century. We still do everything by hand at Canyon View, which I don't mind. We are the bastard stepchildren and probably won't implement the electronic charting there for at least 6 months. A big part of the problem is that there is one computer on the Unit and during day shift there are almost a dozen people who would need to use it. We fight enough over access to the paper charts. Expecting all of us to use one computer would be insane.

*I'm taking two college classes this semester. Microeconomics and Pathobiology. After the first meeting of the Econ class, I'm thinking it should be fairly easy. Read the text, listen to lecture, take test. Not too difficult. The Patho class may be more difficult. It's a 300 level class and is going to be a hybrid online/telecommunications class. The instructor is at ISU in Pocatello. After taking the "pre-pathobiology evaluation" and feeling really stupid and then reading the first chapter (which was supposed to be review) and thinking "I should know this shit..." (but feeling like I must have slept thru that lecture in A&P) I'm thinking that I'm gonna have to put some study time into Patho.

*My baby starts 2nd grade next week. He's excited. He got to go on two trips this summer and that was fun for him. He's looking forward to telling his friends about Cobra Lillies and what the difference is between seals and sea lions. I think that he's ready to be a big important 2nd grader.

*I'm still working out on a fairly consistant basis (3 times a week). I've only lost ten pounds, but my clothes fit better and I feel better. More energy. I'm pretty proud. I haven't slacked off too bad and I haven't turned into a rabid gym nut.

*I'm happy, healthy and continue to learn more and more about myself each day.