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Thursday, June 4, 2015

Halfway Done! Revisiting 2015 Goals


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?