I'm doing 10 things
I'm doing it!
2 years ago
I went to visit Hawaii in March, had a job interview, and got the job—I’m moving to Hawaii! It’s a big move but I’m very excited about it! Wish me luck!
drtrish's Life List
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1. save money
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2. Practice Yoga
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3. have goals for each day and accomplish them
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4. pay off my bills
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5. write a book
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6. get promoted to Associate Professor
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7. skinny dip in the ocean
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8. lose weight and get in shape
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9. become the phenomenal teacher my students deserve to have
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10. get published
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How I did it
It made me
satisfied 
How I did it: Just tried to make myself open to others, tried to show them the "real" me and not prejudge anyone. I've met people through making my move (the 2 girls I stayed with when I first got here), work (my new office mate and colleagues), and where I live (neighbors). I'm open to making more, though. Read how I did it…
It made me
Fantastic!
How I did it: I was waiting for someone else to be able to move and when that was no longer holding me back, I kept my eyes open for jobs, applied for one, got it, and never looked back! It's not an easy move and it does take some adjustment but I love it! Read how I did it…
Recent entries
it's very freeing
3 years ago
Sometimes we hold onto people that only bring negativity into our lives. I don’t throw people away but I also don’t suffer fools easily. I’m become more selective as I’ve gotten older - about just about everything - but especially about who I spend my time with. I try to remember that I can’t change other people, I can only change myself. If I accept the other person as a friend, then I accept them and their annoying habits—but it’s not up to me to change them; that is their job.
grad school is great -- but tough
3 years ago
I went to grad school in my 40’s and got my Ph.D. in Psychology - it was well worth it. The intellectual stimulation is amazing and you’re steeped in what you (hopefully) love. It’s tough, though - takes a lot of work and dedication and learning how to deal with academics and academia. I loved it, though—one of those periods of my life I will also look back on with a lot of emotion.
