plunge head-first into research

I’ve been working on my research since last August. I’m not marking this as ‘done’ since it is an ongoing process. I am making huge progress in this area :P

So far, since August 2009:
I wrote 3 articles
I took part in a conference
I was invited to two conferences in 2010.

My target is to take part in 4 conferences next year.

Tomorrow I’ve gotta complete and revise this article I wrote a year ago.

There are lots of things I’d like to do asap. However, for the next few months hopefully I’ll be able to:
-take part in the December conference;
-take part in one conference in February;
-take part in one conference in March;
-have 2 articles published within the next few months.

P.S.: since I started my new job, I’ve completed 3 articles (but I don’t know whether they’ll actually get published) and have been accepted for one conference.

I met my deadline and I must say I did a great job! I’m very pleased with myself.

However, it is not over yet. I have big plans for the immediate future, and lots of papers to write and conferences to attend.

I neglected research for the last three years, and this is something that damaged my self-esteem. I want to do well, and I am.

Tomorrow by 10pm I’ve gotta finish this article. I’m doing my best to keep my focus, but it’s hard: my mind is restless and wonders astray.

I’m really doing my best. I’ve gotta finish it, no matter what, and it’s better be good!

fingers crossed :S

I’m overwhelmed by other stuff (lectures, exams, and personal stuff) so this goal is on hold for the time being.
By mid-May it’ll be my no.3 priority (after “eat healthy” and “respect my needs”)