New Year's Resolutions
Well, it's a couple of days past that magical time of the year when people start making goals for themselves for the next year. Things have been so hectic the last few days that I'm a little bit behind in my timing, but I wanted to mention a few of my relevant goals in the hopes that some reader might just prod me into accomplishing them.
Educational: Finish that darned thesis!
I'm actually making some headway on this again. I finally found two papers that describe the coupling between a vibrating tube and a fluid...now if I can only figure out what the heck they're doing (terms like "streamfunction-vorticity formulation of the Navier-Stokes equations" make me shudder), I might just finish this thing. Or if I can't figure them out soon, I have a backup topic that my thesis advisor has said he'd support me on--he even sent me the paperwork for filing a new prospectus. I figure I'll pursue both options over the next two weeks, then make a final decision.
Spirituality: Finish the Old and New Testament
I started reading the Old Testament last year as a goal, and managed to keep reading almost every day throughout the year. Alas, some of the days I must have only read one chapter, because I just got into Isaiah. But I slogged all the way through Psalms this time without giving up the will to read/live, so I think I'm in the clear. I won't even comment on Songs of Solomon. Oy vey. I've never finished the Old Testament though, and I've always wanted to do so.
Personal Fulfilment: Get at least one journal article or book accepted for publication.
This may take the form of a "blog book" as some commenters have suggested, or a journal article writeup of my oh-so-ugly thesis topic. Either way, it's about time I actually get some publications under my belt. I sure flap my gums enough and slay my fair share of electrons!
Family: On nights that I get home before his bed time, I'm going to read to Jonny for at least 10 minutes.
I figure that one of the single best things my mom ever did for me was teaching me how to read at a very young age. Once you can read, the world is open at your fingertips more or less.
I also have a fitness goal, but that's personal.
Educational: Finish that darned thesis!
I'm actually making some headway on this again. I finally found two papers that describe the coupling between a vibrating tube and a fluid...now if I can only figure out what the heck they're doing (terms like "streamfunction-vorticity formulation of the Navier-Stokes equations" make me shudder), I might just finish this thing. Or if I can't figure them out soon, I have a backup topic that my thesis advisor has said he'd support me on--he even sent me the paperwork for filing a new prospectus. I figure I'll pursue both options over the next two weeks, then make a final decision.
Spirituality: Finish the Old and New Testament
I started reading the Old Testament last year as a goal, and managed to keep reading almost every day throughout the year. Alas, some of the days I must have only read one chapter, because I just got into Isaiah. But I slogged all the way through Psalms this time without giving up the will to read/live, so I think I'm in the clear. I won't even comment on Songs of Solomon. Oy vey. I've never finished the Old Testament though, and I've always wanted to do so.
Personal Fulfilment: Get at least one journal article or book accepted for publication.
This may take the form of a "blog book" as some commenters have suggested, or a journal article writeup of my oh-so-ugly thesis topic. Either way, it's about time I actually get some publications under my belt. I sure flap my gums enough and slay my fair share of electrons!
Family: On nights that I get home before his bed time, I'm going to read to Jonny for at least 10 minutes.
I figure that one of the single best things my mom ever did for me was teaching me how to read at a very young age. Once you can read, the world is open at your fingertips more or less.
I also have a fitness goal, but that's personal.
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posted by Jon Goff at 11:23 PM
1 Comments:
Are these new year resolutions becoming a common custom? (perhaps I should start doing them)
As far as spirituality goes, I am just trying to make it through 10 chapters a day, which might now be possible thanks to E-sword.
Note: If you are trying to get something published, I would recommend using Lulu.com, as you can have a book published in the physical and sell it to people as well (although they do get a 20% cut from the sale to cover costs).
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