| Ruth's Rap Sheet (2004) |
| As 2004 winds down, I hope you have experienced many blessings. Gearing up for 2005, I take a moment to share with you my 2004 highlights... |
| Work: Gerbil Wheel Moments |
| Three years plus and still plugging away at Partners Healthcare, I have finally finished designing a software package for one of Mass General's (MGH) clinical departments. However, the gerbil wheel moments come when I have my technical team constantly keeping me on my toes as they dissect the design. I am hoping that we will finally have something for our clientele to test in the spring/summer of 2005. |
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| Ministry: Bye Bye BOD ...Hello WM & Puppets |
| As of October, I complete my two-year term with my church's (BCEC) Board of Deacons. My last year serving was definitely filled with character-building moments. I found my faith stretched and realized how much God had a good handle in all things as I managed a number of church events (e.g. baptisms, Christmas decorating, Chinatown Church cleanups) in my deacon role in General Affairs. Although I had an opportunity to serve another term I decided to try out other ministries specifically in Women's and Children's Ministries. Over the fall season, I helped coordinate workshops regarding exercise/posture and nutrition. Recently, I had an opportunity to learn what stage management entailed as I helped manage a puppet show for a Children's Christmas party at my church. |
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| Travel: Europe & Vegas, Baby |
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| I cannot have a year where I have not done some traveling. This year was no exception. In July, my friend Mary and I trekked over to Spain, France, and Italy for a two-week vacation tour. We sampled great food, awesome sights, and filed for bankruptcy with our souvenir purchases! In October, my friend Lu and I headed over to Las Vegas NV to try our hands on the slot machines; our stomachs on the great buffets; and our eyes on the occasionally elegant but mostly gaudy sights that make Vegas a city that never sleeps. When I had a personal day to break from work, I also took some road trips to Newport RI to visit the Lees and to the Berkshires, Connecticut, and New Hampshire to do some leaf peeking. |
| Personal: Diet, Social, Roommates, & a Godson |
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| Last year, I had embarked on a diet research study with Tufts University. To date, I have concluded my study and lost 15 pounds. Throughout the year, I had various opportunities to touch base with friends by hosting BYOB Hotpot and Tupperware parties and jewelry shows. I also had numerous opportunities to celebrate with friends at five baby showers. Recently. I have been blessed to be a godmother to Nathan L. From zero to two in 12 months...roommates, I mean. Julie and Cenia join in on the fun at 91A. |
| Pictures, Anyone? Click on Lucy or here to check out my pictures. Enjoy! and Happy New Year! |
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