Professional Development

• Pass comprehensive exams
• Accumulate appropriate number of credits
• Keep a list of articles consumed
• Submit 2 conference or journal papers

• Create 2 or improve 6 presentations, syllabi, etc.

Intellectual/Creative Engagement

• Write 200,000 words (keep track) in papers, summaries, poems, presentations, etc.
• Read or listen to 25 books
• Finish 2 creative/craftsy projects.
1. Child in Contemplation drawing
2. keychain

• Attend 5 poetry readings, “outside” talks, concerts, plays, or exhibits.

Personal/Social

• Send ten updates to family/friends (20 words or more)
1. February to immediate family

• Make ten “dates” to hang out with friends
• Pay off Discover card
• Own at most 1000 books
• Do “exercise” activities five times per week in at least two weeks and 100 times total
• Keep cholesterol under 200
• Check in with myself at least 25 times