I've made no bones about looking forward to the end of 2016. It's been a beast of a year. One can only hope that 2017 will be a better year for all of us. I'm doing my best to remain optimistic that it will, if only because I need the hope that it's going to happen :)
That being said, I'm not one to just sit back and not make things happen. I'm a big believer in creating your own destiny. Granted, I understand that sometimes the universe has other ideas, but for the most part I want to work toward what I want. This coming year, these include:
- Getting tenure. Gulp. This is a biggie and something I've been working my tail off for and will continue to do so.
- Getting external funding. Sigh. This is a bit out of my hands, but I've certainly been working hard for it. We'll see if the NSF gods like me this time around, or if I'll need to start sacrificing...something.
- Being more comfortable in my own ski. Haha. I've got a lot of work on this one, but I do work on it, and have faith that my work will pay off. Hopefully :)
- Write something awesome. Eep. I've been a bad author lately and feeling too little motivation, and far too little free time (see #1 & #2 above). But that's gotta change. Writing is too important to me.
These are some of the big things I hope to accomplish this year. We'll see if one or any of them happen. If not...well, that's cool. I'll survive. But it won't be for lack of effort :)
What are some of the things you're hoping for in 2017?
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Good things to aim for in 2017! Happy New Year, Meradeth!
ReplyDeleteGood way to start the year. And I know how you feel... I have high hopes that 2017 is a kinder year than '16.
ReplyDeleteI only have two resolutions. First, I'm going to ease up on myself about writing. That's not to say that I'm not going to write... of course I am! But maybe, just maybe, if I stop stressing so much about it, it'll come easier. A writing buddy gave me that advice. So, I'm going to try. We'll see how it goes... easier said than done. A writer who isn't writing is always stressed, I think. :) So instead of my normal goal of a book every three months (I'm laughing because I've never achieved that), I'm going to work on two in 2017.
Second, I'm working on leaving toxic relationships in the past where they belong. As sad and hurtful as it will be. And hard. So very, very hard. So I foresee a lot of counseling in my new year! Not that I view that as a bad thing.
So those are the things I'll be working on. In the back of my head the old standards like weight and exercise and time management and on and on are floating around, but I'm not giving them much room to squeeze through. I think I'll have enough to worry about with the two I have... although, if I drop a few pounds I won't complain!
Happy new year, my friend. Lot's of prayers, crossed fingers, and good thoughts coming your way for a great 2017!
Michelle :)
Yes, I also started my 2017 diary now.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family a Happy and Prosperous New Year!
2016 was good and bad...I think many people are saying it's bad overall, but personally I had a lot of achievements. I'm trying to focus on those. I am concerned about 2017 for a variety of reasons, but hopefully things will go well on a personal/professional level for me. My fears have more to do with politics than personal endeavors.
ReplyDeleteOoh! Tenure? That rocks. I'm hoping your funding with come through too. =)
ReplyDeleteWhat am I hoping for in 2017? Another baby. No joke. Here's hoping--as again, this is one of those things that's out of our control.
Hoping all good things are in for 2017. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteFantasticall ambitious goals, Meradeth!! Go get that tenure! Love your work ethic. Stay positive, continue to work hard and all your targets will be hit. So excited for you and wish you an amazing journey to the 'pots of gold' awaiting you. Do let us know of your progress.
ReplyDeleteSome worthy goals for 2017. Go, Meradeth!
ReplyDeleteI'm also a believer in making things happen. 2016 was a fantastic for me, just not when it came to my writing. I'll be shoving it back up the priority list in 2017.