A day (or two) late

But, at least, not a dollar short (yet!)

Happy belated Canada Day to all my friends over the border. I did find and wish my real-life Canuck friends good wishes on the actual day.

But alas, my brain has been cramming.

Yes, I'm going back to school...as the teacher for a very short class next week.

We shall see how it goes on the other side of the desk. I'm working away on my lesson plan and reading as we speak...

Stay tuned!

In the news

It's not Wednesday, but it's pretty close, so here are a few things I've encountered so far this week in my meanderings around the internet.

Should you be sincere?
Maybe not according to this CNN article.

Goals
Sometimes you just need a big, hairy, audacious goal to get you going where you want to be (from LinkedIn).

Tips from Harvard
As an escaped business student, I've read the Harvard Business Review for years. Despite the cases, they have some exceptional tips on management and growth. 

It's short and sweet, but Make a plan for professional growth will get you started.

Pearls of wisdom
This article was very appropriate for a couple of folks at the Hotel who just happen to be agitated on the evening shift.

Enjoy!

Irony or Day two of the JC

Yes, one of the executive secretary's must get a "communication" bonus, because we're getting a recap every day (with emoticons and gifs...I wish I were kidding) that the Joint Commission is at our hospital.

Kinder, friendlier hospital? I don't think so.

But after another day of digging, sorting, and moving things around in the files for another upcoming audit, I discovered some very interesting things.

1. Some people think they can BS their way through everything. Including three months of work, where they didn't really do much.

That should be an interesting conference for the slimy critter whose nose is tilted so high that she'd drown in a rainstorm.

Have fun 'splaining,  honey. It was nice knowing you.

2. Some data is really a mess. I'm so glad it's not mine. I did the best I could with it, and passed it along.
 
3. Don't mess with a big Army veteran in a red truck. Thanks D for keeping that guy from running me over in the parking lot! (Quitting time is scary in our neck of the woods some days!)

4. Read something light and fluffy to destress when you get home. My favorite today was the classic blog, Fmylife. Just when you think your work day blows, you read about someone else's craziness.

My favorites today involve lack of anatomical knowledge and the good old general crazy character.

Ahh! I feel better already. Back to the iTunes and going through the years.

Enjoy your moments wherever you are. At least, JC can't visit EVERYONE this week.

Stay tuned...