1. I successfully defended my dissertation proposal and I should be defending the full dissertation in late October. Yikes! I'm almost done. I can't believe. I still have a list of things to do to be finished, but I'm getting there.
2. Getting more settled in my job. I love my job. I started last November at my new institution. It's challenging and rewarding and I really like going to work every day. Even now, when it's been so crazy busy and I'm trying to keep my head above water. I love it.
3. Entertained and traveled. My parents, sister, niece, brother, and soon to be sister-in-law came to visit in May. In June I hopped a plane and went home. Both trips were fun. I always wish I have more time and this time was no exception.
4. Dated somebody. And now it's over. I mentioned some of our dates on facebook but I didn't give too much detail. It's over now though and I feel okay talking about it. I'm the one who decided to end it after all. I don't think we were destined for long term anyway. He wants kids, I don't. Right there is a big red flag in terms of compatibility. But I wasn't the one who needed to get moving in that direction, since my plan is to not have kids. That wasn't the issue that made me re-evaluate where we were headed. We had very different ideas about other things that we agreed were not conducive to a long term relationship so we parted amicably. It was sad and I was disappointed, but because I'm not brokenhearted I know I made the right choice there.
5. I'm getting ready for my trip to Hawaii. Yes - Hawaii! Squee!!!! I cannot even begin to describe how excited I am for this trip. I booked a day trip to explore the island including stops at Pearl Harbor, the cultural center, and the Dole plantation. Pineapples for everyone! I also booked my luau dinner experience. i have activities planned, but I also plan on spending plenty of time on the beach, relaxing and soaking up the sun.
6. Ohio State vs. Michigan. I hit the lottery - well, the alumni ticket lottery at any rate. I've managed to land tickets to the OSU/Michigan game in November. But it's Thanksgiving weekend and flights are outrageously expensive. So I'm on the fence about going. I know! It's Ohio State/Michigan! I need to go. I'm so torn.
7. My Weight Loss. I'm down another few pounds. I had plateaued for awhile so I decided to go back to Weight Watcher to help me with the last 15-20 pounds that I want to lose. It's working, I've lost almost 5 pounds since I started back a couple of weeks ago. I'm fine where I'm at, but I want to lose just a little bit more. When I started this weight loss surgery journey 18 months ago I never had a number in mind - a final goal weight if you will. What I did have in mind was a size. For me, that's a size 12. I'm currently a 14, so I'm almost there. That last 15-20 pounds should get me there.
Here's to a new year!
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