So, As you may or may not know (I would assume you would, as you probably got here through my Facebook Link), I am now the proud father of a 3 week old.
Jack David Anderson was born, November 9th, at 22:38; weighing in at 7 lbs 13 oz, and 21 inches in length.
To answer your question: I cried. I smiled. and all my fears seemed to melt away. I didn't know what I was doing, but by golly, there was the cutest little boy looking back up at me, and I knew everything would be OK. I changed my first diaper, I got peed on, I watched helplessly as poop started appearing were there had once been a diaper. I held him, I kissed him, I loved him. I couldn't help but smile whenever I looked at him.
The first two weeks of his little life were quick, and for the most part, fairly quiet. Elizabeth and I thought to ourselves, "Wow, we must have gotten the rare non-crying baby type!"
Whoops.
Then came week 3.
We were happily minding our own business, sleeping 2-3 hours at a time at night, and adoring our amazingly quiet baby, when it happened. Jack began to notice the world around him, and he found that the absolute best time to vocalize his concerns were when Mommy and Daddy were close at hand, right in same room, in bed, just waiting to hear his cry.
I exaggerate, but only a little. This past week has more moments than I can count where Elizabeth and I hae simply looked each other in the eyes and smiled (Mostly because we can't hear each other over the very healthy lungs of our son), but I wouldn't have traded it for the world.
I am so grateful for my Employer and my Co-Workers, for allowing me to have these last three weeks off, to allow me time to bond with my Son and to support my amazing wife as we learn how to be parents, and figure which cleaner gets baby vomit off of... well, everything...
Babies grow up so fast, or so I'm told. To this end I've begun a photo journal on the ol' facebook. I've dedicated myself to taking a picture of Jack every day for the first year of his life, and chronicling them all in order.
Some Days I'm on top of it, and others, I'm frantically trying to get an image taken before the day is done, but hey, it wouldn't be me, if it were any other way.
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The past three weeks have been wonderful, the time off work with my family has been a Godsend, but tomorrow I must venture back into IT, I must earn my keep, and the keep of my family.
So friends, I bid you adieu.
Until Next Time,
-Joshua Anderson
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Friday, November 1, 2013
Much Ado About Easy Pasta.
Welcome back to a less serious post here on Life in Triple G!
First, the necessaries, Wee Baby Jack is still safely nestled within Mommy, we are 5 days out of the due date, and we're getting more and more excited as the days expire.
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Elizabeth and I went the ye olde Redbox last night a perused the offerings presented. One came up on the screen that I had almost forgotten about. I had looked forward to it coming out earlier in the year because it stars both Nathan Fillion and Clark Gregg, as well as being Directed and Produced by the one and only Joss Whedon. what great masterpiece could this possibly be you ask?
Shakespeare's: Much Ado About Nothing
This movie, along with all that was stated above has the advantage of being one of Elizabeth's favorite Shakespeare plays.
So we run home and pop it in the Blu-Ray player and watch as one of the best movies I've seen in a very long time unfolds before us.
-
Like all Shakespeare, it took me about 15 - 20 minutes of staring blankly at the screen deciphering each sentence spoken until my brain finally switched over into "Shakespearean." the film is done in black and white with a very minimalist soundtrack, which is a nice retreat from modern day blockbusters that practically shove emotion down your throat with an ultra-charged score (Don't get me wrong, I love me some John Williams and Hans Zimmer, but there really is something special about letting the acting and the story give you all the emotion you need).
For those that don't know, this is one of Shakespeare's comedies, not like Romeo & Juliet, King Lear, or even Julius Caesar; no this is classic slap-stick at it's finest (with a wee bit of drama thrown in). It is about a celebration of sorts, a victory celebration after a fierce battle. the prince and his Officers come home to close friends home and spend some time winding down, and perhaps, falling in love.
Anywho, we open with with Clark Gregg playing the Father(Leonato) and the classically trained Reed Diamond as The Prince, Don Pedro. This is a modern re-telling of the classic, so we are presented with cars and suits, guns, and fine liquors. As the second car door is open, none other than Sean Maher (Simon Tam, Firefly), steps out as the evil Don John, brother to the prince, and all around bad guy. Surprisingly, this is actually his first role as a "bad" guy... although, I must, after this film, I'm sure he'll be in more, as his acting was superb.
As we move through the opening act, or boy meets girl, girl meets boy and so on, we get to the thick of the love story, you are wrapped up in the story, the actors drag you in, hanging off of every word. the cinematography is smooth, clean, refreshing almost. somewhere between a home movie, and big budget production. Again, a hint of piano here, and a splash of guitar there, and the score proves masterful. Then, something amazing happens.
Nathan Fillion.
Fillion plays the blundering Captain of the Guard, or in this versions case, the Police Chief. he plays the role so well, with perfect recitation and comedic timing, with the look in his eyes, and the posture of his being. Nathan Fillion was born to play Shakespeare. His part is fairly small, but every moment on screen, is a moment of pure joy.
The play hits it's low, then it's triumphant high, and all live happily ever after, and my life is all the better for seeing it. (I have to cut off the review suddenly like that, because you have to see it!)
-
Much Ado About Nothing was filmed entirely in Joss Whedon's beautiful home, and was completed start to finish in only 12 days, in the middle of production of the Avengers.
With such limitations you might think that production value would suffer, but instead it makes it feel more real, more intimate, more enjoyable.
Nothing at all against Kenneth Branagh, his renditions of Shakespeare stay true to word, and setting, but Joss Whedon and crew make Shakespeare fun, exciting, approachable, and down right gorgeous. I really hope that they do more of his plays, and that this wonderful cast of characters return once more to recite the words of the greatest playwright.
-
From the first "thou" to last backwards sentence, Much Ado About Nothing gets a full 10 stars out of 10 from me, and would get an 11, if I allowed myself such ratings.
I will be watching it over and over.
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That was an exceptionally long Movie review.... but I think it was worth it. Now onto yet another easy pasta dish from the kitchen. The beauty here is that you can use this as a guideline and really swap out any of the ingredients for what you have in your pantry!
I call it Mushroom-Chicken Tetrazzini
The Needed:
1-2 Chicken Breasts - cubed into 1/2 - 1 inch pieces
8oz Fresh Mushrooms, Washed and quartered
3-4 Cloves Garlic - peeled and chopped
6oz Frozen Broccoli - Thawed and strained
3oz Frozen Peas - Thawed and strained
1/2 T Italian Seasonings (a mixture of Basil, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Paprika, and Thyme)
Spaghetti noodles
1(15-18oz) Jar Alfredo Sauce
Olive Oil
1C Shredded Italian cheeses
The Procedure:
Pre-heat oven to 400°F
For the frozen greens, I put them in a small colander together, rinsed with warm water, and set aside.
Start water for the noodles, break in half and cook until just before tender (1-2 minutes less than directed for al dente)
Saute Mushrooms and garlic in olive oil until mushrooms are cooked.
Remove Mushrooms, Saute Chicken and spices in the same pan until cooked.
Strain noodles and return to pan.
Add Mushrooms, Greens, and Chicken, stir well.
Stir in Alfredo Sauce
Transfer to a baking dish, I used an 8x10 glass walled dish.
Cover with shredded Cheese and bake for 30 minutes.
And you are done!
I served mine with homemade garlic bread
The Needed:
3T Room-Temp butter
3 Cloves crushed fresh garlic
1t Oregano
dash of salt
Italian cheese
Bread
The Procedure:
Mix up everything but the Bread and cheese
Slice the Bread into 1 inch thick slices. and place on cookie tray
Spread the garlic butter on each slice of bread
Sprinkle cheese atop each slice
As soon as the pasta is done, set the oven to broil
Slide in the bread on the second shelf
Keep the door propped open and keep an eye on the bread
It only takes a couple minutes to toast the bread, and it can go from perfect to blackened in the blink of an eye.
Pill it out once the bread is toasted and the cheese is beginning to brown.
And Voila,
Dinner!
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Thanks for stopping by, I imagine that the next update will will include a family addition... Stay Tuned!
-Joshua Anderson
First, the necessaries, Wee Baby Jack is still safely nestled within Mommy, we are 5 days out of the due date, and we're getting more and more excited as the days expire.
--
Elizabeth and I went the ye olde Redbox last night a perused the offerings presented. One came up on the screen that I had almost forgotten about. I had looked forward to it coming out earlier in the year because it stars both Nathan Fillion and Clark Gregg, as well as being Directed and Produced by the one and only Joss Whedon. what great masterpiece could this possibly be you ask?
Shakespeare's: Much Ado About Nothing
This movie, along with all that was stated above has the advantage of being one of Elizabeth's favorite Shakespeare plays.
So we run home and pop it in the Blu-Ray player and watch as one of the best movies I've seen in a very long time unfolds before us.
-
Like all Shakespeare, it took me about 15 - 20 minutes of staring blankly at the screen deciphering each sentence spoken until my brain finally switched over into "Shakespearean." the film is done in black and white with a very minimalist soundtrack, which is a nice retreat from modern day blockbusters that practically shove emotion down your throat with an ultra-charged score (Don't get me wrong, I love me some John Williams and Hans Zimmer, but there really is something special about letting the acting and the story give you all the emotion you need).
For those that don't know, this is one of Shakespeare's comedies, not like Romeo & Juliet, King Lear, or even Julius Caesar; no this is classic slap-stick at it's finest (with a wee bit of drama thrown in). It is about a celebration of sorts, a victory celebration after a fierce battle. the prince and his Officers come home to close friends home and spend some time winding down, and perhaps, falling in love.
Anywho, we open with with Clark Gregg playing the Father(Leonato) and the classically trained Reed Diamond as The Prince, Don Pedro. This is a modern re-telling of the classic, so we are presented with cars and suits, guns, and fine liquors. As the second car door is open, none other than Sean Maher (Simon Tam, Firefly), steps out as the evil Don John, brother to the prince, and all around bad guy. Surprisingly, this is actually his first role as a "bad" guy... although, I must, after this film, I'm sure he'll be in more, as his acting was superb.
As we move through the opening act, or boy meets girl, girl meets boy and so on, we get to the thick of the love story, you are wrapped up in the story, the actors drag you in, hanging off of every word. the cinematography is smooth, clean, refreshing almost. somewhere between a home movie, and big budget production. Again, a hint of piano here, and a splash of guitar there, and the score proves masterful. Then, something amazing happens.
Nathan Fillion.
Fillion plays the blundering Captain of the Guard, or in this versions case, the Police Chief. he plays the role so well, with perfect recitation and comedic timing, with the look in his eyes, and the posture of his being. Nathan Fillion was born to play Shakespeare. His part is fairly small, but every moment on screen, is a moment of pure joy.
The play hits it's low, then it's triumphant high, and all live happily ever after, and my life is all the better for seeing it. (I have to cut off the review suddenly like that, because you have to see it!)
-
Much Ado About Nothing was filmed entirely in Joss Whedon's beautiful home, and was completed start to finish in only 12 days, in the middle of production of the Avengers.
With such limitations you might think that production value would suffer, but instead it makes it feel more real, more intimate, more enjoyable.
Nothing at all against Kenneth Branagh, his renditions of Shakespeare stay true to word, and setting, but Joss Whedon and crew make Shakespeare fun, exciting, approachable, and down right gorgeous. I really hope that they do more of his plays, and that this wonderful cast of characters return once more to recite the words of the greatest playwright.
-
From the first "thou" to last backwards sentence, Much Ado About Nothing gets a full 10 stars out of 10 from me, and would get an 11, if I allowed myself such ratings.
I will be watching it over and over.
--
That was an exceptionally long Movie review.... but I think it was worth it. Now onto yet another easy pasta dish from the kitchen. The beauty here is that you can use this as a guideline and really swap out any of the ingredients for what you have in your pantry!
I call it Mushroom-Chicken Tetrazzini
The Needed:
1-2 Chicken Breasts - cubed into 1/2 - 1 inch pieces
8oz Fresh Mushrooms, Washed and quartered
3-4 Cloves Garlic - peeled and chopped
6oz Frozen Broccoli - Thawed and strained
3oz Frozen Peas - Thawed and strained
1/2 T Italian Seasonings (a mixture of Basil, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Paprika, and Thyme)
Spaghetti noodles
1(15-18oz) Jar Alfredo Sauce
Olive Oil
1C Shredded Italian cheeses
The Procedure:
Pre-heat oven to 400°F
For the frozen greens, I put them in a small colander together, rinsed with warm water, and set aside.
Start water for the noodles, break in half and cook until just before tender (1-2 minutes less than directed for al dente)
Saute Mushrooms and garlic in olive oil until mushrooms are cooked.
Remove Mushrooms, Saute Chicken and spices in the same pan until cooked.
Strain noodles and return to pan.
Add Mushrooms, Greens, and Chicken, stir well.
Stir in Alfredo Sauce
Transfer to a baking dish, I used an 8x10 glass walled dish.
Cover with shredded Cheese and bake for 30 minutes.
And you are done!
I served mine with homemade garlic bread
The Needed:
3T Room-Temp butter
3 Cloves crushed fresh garlic
1t Oregano
dash of salt
Italian cheese
Bread
The Procedure:
Mix up everything but the Bread and cheese
Slice the Bread into 1 inch thick slices. and place on cookie tray
Spread the garlic butter on each slice of bread
Sprinkle cheese atop each slice
As soon as the pasta is done, set the oven to broil
Slide in the bread on the second shelf
Keep the door propped open and keep an eye on the bread
It only takes a couple minutes to toast the bread, and it can go from perfect to blackened in the blink of an eye.
Pill it out once the bread is toasted and the cheese is beginning to brown.
And Voila,
Dinner!
--
Thanks for stopping by, I imagine that the next update will will include a family addition... Stay Tuned!
-Joshua Anderson
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Two Weeks
Two weeks.
In two weeks, our baby is due to be born.
We have the walls painted, the crib built, the toys contained, the plugs covered.
The books have been read, the diapers prepped, and the classes completed.
I still have no idea what's about to happen.
Let's get something clear first; I am not anxious about baby, but I'd by lying (and badly at that) if I were to say I'm not nervous. I've never held a baby for longer than a moments breath, never changed a diaper, never talked baby-talk while leaning over a crib wall. I don't know how I'm going to react when he's born, will I cry, will I jump and laugh, will I smile the biggest smile I can? I don't know; and if you know me, you know I don't like not knowing the answer to things. Especially the important questions. I excel at tests, I can study and learn the answers before hand.
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Despite all we've done, I feel just as prepared for fatherhood as I did 5 years ago... (Hint: not at all)
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I look so forward to the times I can have with him. Teaching him the rules of baseball, and to boo the Phillies, watching Star Trek with him, Teaching him to read, all the way through helping him wrap his head around the atom. From family vacations, to pizza night. I want it all, and I simply can't wait to be his father in all of those respects. I already love him.
But the first few years... the delicateness of his little body, the fretfulness of not sleeping through the night, the myriad of exciting colors I am to find behind that puffy white diaper... Am I going to be good enough? Am i going to be man enough?
-
I am lucky, oh so lucky to have Elizabeth as my wife. While she's not been a mom before, at least she's held a baby before, and is a pro diaper changer! I am so glad that she is here to go along in this journey, nay, adventure, that is parenthood.
I will be relying on her expertise so much, I only hope that I can be more helpful than burdensome.
-
Two Weeks before my life changes.
Two Weeks before I meet the man I will call "son"
Two Weeks before I am called "Father'
Two Weeks before Something more Beautiful
Two Weeks
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See y'all in 14 days,
-Joshua Anderson
(P.S. Movie Reviews, and Good Cookin' to come, so stay tuned!)
In two weeks, our baby is due to be born.
We have the walls painted, the crib built, the toys contained, the plugs covered.
The books have been read, the diapers prepped, and the classes completed.
I still have no idea what's about to happen.
Let's get something clear first; I am not anxious about baby, but I'd by lying (and badly at that) if I were to say I'm not nervous. I've never held a baby for longer than a moments breath, never changed a diaper, never talked baby-talk while leaning over a crib wall. I don't know how I'm going to react when he's born, will I cry, will I jump and laugh, will I smile the biggest smile I can? I don't know; and if you know me, you know I don't like not knowing the answer to things. Especially the important questions. I excel at tests, I can study and learn the answers before hand.
-
Despite all we've done, I feel just as prepared for fatherhood as I did 5 years ago... (Hint: not at all)
-
I look so forward to the times I can have with him. Teaching him the rules of baseball, and to boo the Phillies, watching Star Trek with him, Teaching him to read, all the way through helping him wrap his head around the atom. From family vacations, to pizza night. I want it all, and I simply can't wait to be his father in all of those respects. I already love him.
But the first few years... the delicateness of his little body, the fretfulness of not sleeping through the night, the myriad of exciting colors I am to find behind that puffy white diaper... Am I going to be good enough? Am i going to be man enough?
-
I am lucky, oh so lucky to have Elizabeth as my wife. While she's not been a mom before, at least she's held a baby before, and is a pro diaper changer! I am so glad that she is here to go along in this journey, nay, adventure, that is parenthood.
I will be relying on her expertise so much, I only hope that I can be more helpful than burdensome.
-
Two Weeks before my life changes.
Two Weeks before I meet the man I will call "son"
Two Weeks before I am called "Father'
Two Weeks before Something more Beautiful
Two Weeks
--
See y'all in 14 days,
-Joshua Anderson
(P.S. Movie Reviews, and Good Cookin' to come, so stay tuned!)
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
I'm Still Here!
Well... I got nothing... Like most bloggers early into their career, I stopped visiting, and each time I thought of coming back, I thought: "It's been too long, it'll just seem cheesy..." and I didn't log in.
I enjoyed the few posts I put on here, and for all two of you that read this, I enjoyed you too. So here I am, back in full swing!
On Tonight's Agenda:
General Life update
~ Family Additions
~ Work Upgrades
~ Knowledge boosting
Ludicrously Simple Spinach and Chicken Alfredo
~No seriously, this was so easy, and so good, you're not even ready.
--
Big news first:
So, Elizabeth and I are pregnant! Well, in case you skipped that part of human biology/anatomy, Elizabeth is the pregnant one, and I'm just standing around...
We are due on November the 6th of this year, and we are having a little baby boy! His name will be Jack David Anderson. Jack after my Great-Grandfather, on my Fathers-Fathers side. And David, for his son John David, to his son James David, to me Joshua David.
To understand this choice, you must understand his namesake. Ernest (Papa) Jack Anderson is a very special man to me. He is the only Great-Grandfather I know, and he has shown me what love is, and dedication to One Love; who very sadly passed away some 6 years ago now, and for as long as I've known him, what it is to follow Jesus. Papa is not the only good man in my life, nor is he the only great man I know; but he is a man that I look up to, and the man that I have always wanted to become. He is a man full of nothing but good memories, silly smiles, and frustrated "hurrumphs" as Mama put whatever cereal I wanted for the weekend in the shopping cart. He is late nights playing cards way past bed-times. He is waking up early to drive to Daytona Beach. He is an order of onion rings and a Varsity Orange that you can't help but love. He is a man who protected those he loved in Europe by standing for his country in World War II. He is driving me through those North-Georgia mountains, picking apples, and eating boiled peanuts as an 8 year old. He is catching fireflys and drinking a Coke. He is listening to the Braves on the radio. He is 94 years old, and still keeping a garden. The happiest memories that I hold are with this Man and his Wife.
My son will begin a whole new chapter of my life. New memories, new laughs, new joys, new vacations, and new love. I want my son to know that he is my joy, and I want to give My Jack even half as many great memories I have with Papa Jack. I never want to forget the old, and never cease making the new.
Jack, I love you.
-
That went a little deeper than I expected, but there you go, Jack David Anderson is due in but 2 months!
-
In March of this year, my Team Lead got a new position within Long View, leaving her position open. Through much deliberation, I think, I was given the position of Team Lead over our Help Desk! More responsibilities, a new title (and a bump in pay)!
I can't say the position has been completely seamless... there have been a few stressful instances, but overall it's been quite the experience, and I am quite glad I was given the opportunity! It only goes up from here right?
-
Along with my blog, another thing I put off was my A+ Training... I'm not sure why I procrastinate as much as I do, but I do. Nevertheless, as I had been given the Team Lead spot, I had a bit of a learning curve to master, so I put it off some more... But now that I been in place for some time, I knew it was time to buckle down and do something about it.
I'm happy to announce that as of August 30th I am now properly A+ Certified! I did learn a thing or two, and now I can officially do my job. ;)
I also participated in a few Long View sponsored learning sessions. One of which was a basic Project Manager training. Now, I'm not wanting to be a Project Manager or anything, but i thought it would be beneficial to learn about them and their mindset. I must say, I'm glad I did! It makes meetings with our PMs make a lot more sense and I can understand most of the things they say now...
--
And now, the part you've been waiting for... a shiny new recipe!
So, I wanted something easy, something delicious, and quite frankly, it needed some nutritional value as well
Spinach And Chicken Alfredo
The Needed:
2-3 Chicken Breasts - Chopped into 1.5 inch chunks
1/2 Onion - Chopped
1-2 Cloves fresh crushed Garlic Cloves
1/2 T Italian Seasonings (a mixture of Basil, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Paprika, and Thyme)
Olive Oil
Pasta
8oz (Half a bag) Frozen Spinach
1(15-18oz) Jar Alfredo Sauce
The Procedure:
Saute chicken, garlic, herbs and onion in olive oil.
Start up the water for the pasta
Once chicken is cooked, transfer to bowl, keeping some of the oily-garlicy-oniony goodness in the pan.
Add spinach to pan with a bit more oil - heat slowly
Finish cooking pasta as directed
Strain pasta, mix in chicken and spinach - try to mix the spinach well.
Pour in Alfredo Sauce - Mix and heat
And your done!
Serve it up alone, or with some buttered bread.
Meat, Protein, Greens - it's all there, and it was fantastic! :)
--
Well, that's all for tonight I suppose!
Hope it was a decent comeback, See you next time!
-Joshua Anderson
I enjoyed the few posts I put on here, and for all two of you that read this, I enjoyed you too. So here I am, back in full swing!
On Tonight's Agenda:
General Life update
~ Family Additions
~ Work Upgrades
~ Knowledge boosting
Ludicrously Simple Spinach and Chicken Alfredo
~No seriously, this was so easy, and so good, you're not even ready.
--
Big news first:
So, Elizabeth and I are pregnant! Well, in case you skipped that part of human biology/anatomy, Elizabeth is the pregnant one, and I'm just standing around...
We are due on November the 6th of this year, and we are having a little baby boy! His name will be Jack David Anderson. Jack after my Great-Grandfather, on my Fathers-Fathers side. And David, for his son John David, to his son James David, to me Joshua David.
To understand this choice, you must understand his namesake. Ernest (Papa) Jack Anderson is a very special man to me. He is the only Great-Grandfather I know, and he has shown me what love is, and dedication to One Love; who very sadly passed away some 6 years ago now, and for as long as I've known him, what it is to follow Jesus. Papa is not the only good man in my life, nor is he the only great man I know; but he is a man that I look up to, and the man that I have always wanted to become. He is a man full of nothing but good memories, silly smiles, and frustrated "hurrumphs" as Mama put whatever cereal I wanted for the weekend in the shopping cart. He is late nights playing cards way past bed-times. He is waking up early to drive to Daytona Beach. He is an order of onion rings and a Varsity Orange that you can't help but love. He is a man who protected those he loved in Europe by standing for his country in World War II. He is driving me through those North-Georgia mountains, picking apples, and eating boiled peanuts as an 8 year old. He is catching fireflys and drinking a Coke. He is listening to the Braves on the radio. He is 94 years old, and still keeping a garden. The happiest memories that I hold are with this Man and his Wife.
My son will begin a whole new chapter of my life. New memories, new laughs, new joys, new vacations, and new love. I want my son to know that he is my joy, and I want to give My Jack even half as many great memories I have with Papa Jack. I never want to forget the old, and never cease making the new.
Jack, I love you.
-
That went a little deeper than I expected, but there you go, Jack David Anderson is due in but 2 months!
-
In March of this year, my Team Lead got a new position within Long View, leaving her position open. Through much deliberation, I think, I was given the position of Team Lead over our Help Desk! More responsibilities, a new title (and a bump in pay)!
I can't say the position has been completely seamless... there have been a few stressful instances, but overall it's been quite the experience, and I am quite glad I was given the opportunity! It only goes up from here right?
-
Along with my blog, another thing I put off was my A+ Training... I'm not sure why I procrastinate as much as I do, but I do. Nevertheless, as I had been given the Team Lead spot, I had a bit of a learning curve to master, so I put it off some more... But now that I been in place for some time, I knew it was time to buckle down and do something about it.
I'm happy to announce that as of August 30th I am now properly A+ Certified! I did learn a thing or two, and now I can officially do my job. ;)
I also participated in a few Long View sponsored learning sessions. One of which was a basic Project Manager training. Now, I'm not wanting to be a Project Manager or anything, but i thought it would be beneficial to learn about them and their mindset. I must say, I'm glad I did! It makes meetings with our PMs make a lot more sense and I can understand most of the things they say now...
--
And now, the part you've been waiting for... a shiny new recipe!
So, I wanted something easy, something delicious, and quite frankly, it needed some nutritional value as well
Spinach And Chicken Alfredo
The Needed:
2-3 Chicken Breasts - Chopped into 1.5 inch chunks
1/2 Onion - Chopped
1-2 Cloves fresh crushed Garlic Cloves
1/2 T Italian Seasonings (a mixture of Basil, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Paprika, and Thyme)
Olive Oil
Pasta
8oz (Half a bag) Frozen Spinach
1(15-18oz) Jar Alfredo Sauce
The Procedure:
Saute chicken, garlic, herbs and onion in olive oil.
Start up the water for the pasta
Once chicken is cooked, transfer to bowl, keeping some of the oily-garlicy-oniony goodness in the pan.
Add spinach to pan with a bit more oil - heat slowly
Finish cooking pasta as directed
Strain pasta, mix in chicken and spinach - try to mix the spinach well.
Pour in Alfredo Sauce - Mix and heat
And your done!
Serve it up alone, or with some buttered bread.
Meat, Protein, Greens - it's all there, and it was fantastic! :)
--
Well, that's all for tonight I suppose!
Hope it was a decent comeback, See you next time!
-Joshua Anderson
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