So this is where I spend most of my time, my new job. I am a Help Desk Support Specialist for the Information Systems Department which means I take on all types of hardware and software support issues. We have doubled in size, now 300 employees as we have merged with another company in the past few weeks. 95% of the employees are off site which means I tackle the problems remotely. Its been a lot of fun and a great learning experience.

This is our server room, much smaller than where I got my IT experience at Acumed.

This is the coolest part of the server room, its a collection of energy drinks. A third shelf has been started in the 2nd portion of the server room to add to the collection. These guys have bought energy drinks from all over the world, its pretty awesome.

My latest project was to set up this Polycom video conference system. As you can see, the snapshot shows three picture in picture, I just called the guy on the left (he's in Texas and doesn't know me) but I called him anyways. This system will allow Management to meet from three different locations so that they can have in-person meetings without the cost of flying to each location. The monitor is 36" HDTV LCD and we have been begging our boss to let us bring in the Wii for testing purposes only.

This is our IS Department office, I work with two other people, Mike and Don. Its a bit of a boys club but most of I.T./I.S. is that way. Boys are stinky!!!

This is me at my desk! I have a terrible habit of not wearing makeup to work. I am still working on that.

And this is today's sky above my work! LOL. Just thought this was pretty.

Hello from San Francisco! This weekend we had a wonderful surprise visit from Mom and Tim. On Saturday, the ladies took in some shopping and lunch. On Sunday, we gathered together at the Fisherman's Wharf. Early celebrations had began and some children were adorn in clothing fit for the Chinese New Year (the year of the pig), Happy New Year from Chinatown. Pier 1 was filled with bicycles, healthy strong people and an enthusiastic energy as the city celebrated the Tour of California. Tour of California began in San Francisco today and is an eight-day, 600 mile bicycle race across the state.

Mom and I meeting up at the Embarcadero Station.

Tim and Gary at the starting point of our day, Pier 1. Tim is happy to be visiting the city where he grew up.


Mom, Tim and Daniel...Alcatraz is the island to the left of Tim.

Uncle Gary finds his heart in San Francisco.

I am thrilled at how well the seagull posed for me. Its as if she wanted her photo taken.

Every visit to the wharf means a visit with the seals. The background is pretty cool.



Dan gets bibbed up for a crab and chowder lunch at the Crab House.

Tim, Mom and Valerie taking in the view and enjoying the sunshine.

Alisha and Dan, its good to be home.

Me, taking a moment to watch the tulips bloom.

Coit Tower and a crappy sign that I need to photoshop out of this picture. Coit Tower sits on top of Telegraph Hill. We walked from Pier 39 to Pier 1. This was one of the many views we passed along the way back to the Bart Station. A common tourist trip is to walk up to the top of the Coit Tower. Dan and I made the journey once in 1998.

My Mom, "I like Bling Bling".

A day in San Francisco is a day filled with expressionism and art.

I enjoy the lighting in this photo.

A trolley passes by.

Mom and Tim, leaving the City. We love you and are so grateful that you came down this weekend.