Arguing with the biometrics group is not how I wanted to spend my Tuesday. Actually, the struggle has been going on since last week. One simple table update, that’s all I need. But you’d think that I was asking for an entire report from the US census bureau. *sigh* The head of the department has [...]

Today, a few of my colleagues and I, in the name of research, went on “site visit” to a potential vendor who may be assisting us in a future team building venture. Not only did I get to learn about the wine making process, I also got to experience wine tasting for the very 1st [...]

Today has been one of those days where nothing seems quite right. I’m restless, easily annoyed, and have no patience. After sitting in meetings all morning, then having to attend another dog-and-pony-show for yet another potential vendor, I have no tolerance for um, how do you say, um… uh… excessive, um… use of, um… the, [...]

Nearly 6 months ago, I began working at my new company.  It has taken me quite some time to adjust and feel useful.  It has taken even longer for me to feel comfortable enough to break away for lunch.  And you know how I need my lunchtime getaways. Part of the reason I found it [...]