December Goals

I realize that it is almost half-way through December.

AND YES! I realize I didn't really get through any of my November goals. Although I have a partial draft of my methods section down, which is nice. Hoping to finish that up in the next few days.

In any case, here are my little golden goals for December:

1. Cherish.
I live three (more like five, technically) provinces away from home. I am lucky enough to have four weeks at my disposal to spend at home over the holidays, and I want to cherish every moment. I want to squeeze all possible joy out of those four weeks, so when it comes time for me to board my flight back and I start to bawl my eyes out, I can know that I did not waste any of my time at home.

2. Produce!
Thesis is the state of my life. While I am home, I will be writing. That can't be helped. I am hoping that my desire to see friends and family and do home-y things will prompt me to be more productive when I set aside the time to get down to work. The sooner I write it out, the sooner I can defend and move on to the next portion of my life. I have also added specific blogging time into my calendar, in hopes of getting regular content hitting this airwave. (Thanks for the reminder, B!)

3. Laugh.
I've realized lately that I haven't been laughing as much, or nearly as deeply, as I have in the past. My system needs a reset, and I need to get my internal joy back.

4. Give.
Time, money, presents, love, joy, jokes. Give back to those who support me, and those who need support.

5. Refresh.
This has been the longest I have ever gone without setting foot in my hometown. As much as I love the city in which I live right now, there is nothing quite like going home for a "vacation" to refresh your spirit and soul.