Summary

I know...I haven't updated my blog for ages. But things are just now settling down to some semblance of normality. So I will try to give you a summary of what has happened since April.

First, I switched jobs (not employers). In my new role one of my first responsibilities was to set-up a Media Studio. This involved everything: remodeling a large open space we rented in the building next door into three rooms (think contractors, painters, electricians, telephone men, etc.), choosing colors, finding lighting, researching and purchasing several thousand dollars worth of equipment (think cameras, lights, microphones, mixing boards, projectors, screen, etc.), and furniture (chairs, tables, podium, linens, etc.). The room was first used at the beginning of June. That kept me more than busy for April, May and well into June.

Next, we decided to install a new server. As the former computer guru at work (we have one in-training) I had a lot of responsibility during this transition. Unfortunately, although the plan was sound, the execution had a few bumps (did I say a FEW?). If you can envision the frustration caused by an old and failing server (you never knew when it would crash next), and a new server (don't even think of upgrading to Exchange 2007 anytime soon) you can get the picture. After reinstalling the operating system several times and hiring three computer experts, we finally got the whole thing working the week before I was leaving for three weeks of vacation. (Did I mention we ended up having to create a new domain?) That blew a lot of May and June and right into July when I went on vacation from work.

For three weeks in July I volunteered as Girl's Camp Director for Camp Woodworth (www.campwoodworth.org). We had a very blessed year and it was profitable for eternity. A friend of camp donated a lovely digital camera which was well used. We got lots of great pictures. If I can ever figure out (or have time to figure out) how to post large files, I'll post the closing slide-show from camp on my blog.

My work did not get done at work while I was gone (imagine that). The day after I returned we held our first live web-casting event from the media studio. Needless to say Monday & Tuesday were very busy.

While I was gone we hired a new employee who was taking over part of my old job. Hence I needed to give her files and explain stuff to her. All while keeping up on my new job duties of course. Between one thing and another, things have been busy. However, I see light. Slowly I am divesting myself of my "old" job duties and am able to fully dedicate entire days to my new ones.

This Thursday is our staff and volunteer picnic at my Olympia home. While I might think the yard looks great and ready for a picnic, the homeowner disagrees. I can report that I got lots of exercise last week and will do so this week. Yard work is fun however, so I really don't mind.

Just to make sure my life stayed interesting, at the end of April my dear friend had her first little baby a month early. Another friend had a baby in June, one in July, and one in August. And that doesn't count the other friends and co-workers who had babies the previous 6 months! Lots of fun!!! I'll see if I can get some pictures posted.

Well that's all for now. Since I'm caught-up, maybe I won't feel quite so overwhelmed with the thought of posting something on my blog and will do it more regularly.