New Computer Charting Go Live

I've worked the past three nights that we have done our 'go live' for our new computer charting system.  I'm not really a drinker, but I just want to partake in some mind numbing refreshments for my night off tonight.  My brain is a bowl of pudding oozing out of my ears.  I'm pretty sure the program was designed by someone with ADD.  Nothing seems like it is in a logical place for L&D charting and every time I tried to chart something there seemed to be a glitch.  OMG.  But it is what it is and this is the new way.  The first night our central monitors went out at the nurse's station and the power went out in the patient rooms...so yeah.  In a week I hope that the bug infestation is worked out and our educator can get us a bit more streamlined.  For tonight, I am just glad not to have 5 to 10 extra computer IT type people hovering around while I am trying to provide patient care!  I wish my coworkers good luck!

Taco Seasoning

Taco Seasoning Mix - Make your own.  You feel more 'Chef-y' when your cooking and it's better for you and your family.  I found a bunch of recipes on Pinterest and they were all pretty much the same.  Super easy.


1 Tbsp chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
1.5 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper

Mix all the ingredients up and in a container with a tight lid.  Give it a good shake and use it in your favorite TexMex recipes!

 

 



IRS = What a Mess!

My head hurts just trying to wrap around the scandal that has become the IRS.  Officials are being called in to testify this week and I am sure that will lead to more questions and more hearings as the slow, creaky wheels of government try to make sense of the tyrannical actions of one of the most feared organizations in America.

Anyone who pays any attention to the news should remember hearing complaints by organizations that felt the IRS was unfairly targeting them.  The stories quickly subsided or got brushed aside.  They had to go away because a re-election campaign was underway!  This is all just a bunch of sneaky political game playing, well it would be a game if it weren't illegal.  So the IRS targets the Tea Party or pretty much any organization that sounds like it is pro freedom and liberty?  So they start targeting churches?  So they start targeting citizens?  It's not like its tyranny.  I mean, Obama just spoke at a graduation commencement and stated that college graduates should ignore the voices that said tyranny is around the corner, right?

Hello graduates - tyranny isn't around the corner.  It's here.  Right here.  Its 'in your face' kind of here.  This IRS scandal stinks of it.  It wreaks.

Sad thing is...I mentioned this to some people that I know.  People I know are educated, intelligent people.  They weren't even aware of it.  Just too much going on to watch the news.

This is what happens while America sleeps...ugh.

Dance, Dance, Dance

Every little bird has to dance - I just hope mine was appropriate!  My youngest daughter had her eighth grade dance recently.  She got dressed up.

 

 

Endured a photo shoot with patience (sort of).

 

 

 

 

And got the lecture - don't talk to strangers, be appropriate, Jesus sees you when you dance, don't spend the whole night in the bathroom, stay in a group, be polite, text when you get inside the gym, be a good example for your friends, have fun but don't act too crazy and be respectful to the teachers...

 





R2D2 Shoes

I saw this awesome shoe idea on Pinterest and being a huge Star Wars fan I had to make them!  I picked up some fabric paint, a pair of white canvas shoes and a black Sharpie from Walmart.  I looked up some images of R2D2 online and painted up some awesome shoes!

I am so happy with the way they turned out!  Super cute and machine washable!  :)