June. It's June already. Where did 2015 go? Time is flying by at a ridiculous pace. In January I wrote a post about goals I wanted to achieve for 2015. Since 2015 is halfway over, let's revisit.
Professional:
Publish in a policy journal again- Not even close, and maybe not something I want to focus on.Plan & execute DC networking trip- Went to DC, but not for this purpose. still managed to get some networking in.- Identify & explore specific science policy careers - This is still a struggle
- Find session/panel to moderate at future conference - I'm going to a conference in October where I may look for future opportunities.
Finish strategic outreach plan for CCH- Done! Interesting side project, glad it's over.- Co-moderate PhD Career Conference 2015 - Currently in the final stages of setting up workshops, this event is at the end of June.
School:
- Submit F31 grant - Still writing, writing, writing. Submission deadline is in August.
- Pass qualifying exam - Committee is formed, this will be scheduled for September.
Attend 2 conferences- Done! Going to a 3rd in October.First author scientific paper- Done! Submitted earlier this week, keep your fingers crossed that comments are kind, and revisions are light.- Read at least 1 paper per week - Not quite. I've been scanning more abstracts, but need to focus on more indepth reading.
Fitness:
- 300lb deadlift - Not even close
- Gym at least 2x/week - Only for the last month or so. As this continues more of the other goals in this category will seem more attainable.
- 10 sec L-sit
- Freestanding handstand
- 5 pull-ups
Personal:
Travel out of the country- Twice! Once for a conference, and once for fun.Complete Linux online course- Nope. This isn't a goal any more.- Practice piano 3x/week - I don't think I've looked at my keyboard since January.
Take singing/piano lessons- No longer a goal, but I might take lessons after I pass my Quals.- Blog monthly - Obviously this hasn't been happening.
- Have more science-specific Twitter discussions - This has been happening periodically, and it's always enjoyable.
Looking over the list, I'm pretty okay with my progress so far. Some goals have changed, and that's acceptable. I specifically didn't add goals to this list, but priorities have definitely shifted to focus on personal fitness, and my research project. In January, I was still in classes, and focusing on bigger picture, career orientated goals instead. This mid-year shift seems appropriate, and we'll have to see what I think looking back at the end of this year!
How are your goals coming along?
