2007 is off with a bang for me already... having passed my comps last Friday and becoming officially ABD (All But Dissertation), that's a big step for me in the doctoral program. I am done with taking classes, forever.
In lieu of that, my goal is to become disciplined in doing my own work, even without structure and a work schedule (very hard for me). This will be crucial when ktspktsp and I move to Iceland next month, since then the real PhD work begins... and will determine whether or not I finish the program. On-the-ground, firsthand research. No one to direct me. We'll see how it goes.
I've also finally moved in with my husband, and we're approaching the 3-year together mark
(and just passed the 3 months-married mark). My goal there is to remain independently healthy (emotionally/mentally and physically), and to contribute to the overall health of our marriage as much as I can. It's our first year being married, and we're going to spend it in Iceland... what a doozy!
I'm really looking forward to living in Europe again... being close enough to travel to the mainland when we have time/money, and ktspktsp being able to see his family more often than he has in past years. He really needs and deserves that. I also can't believe that I'm turning 28 this year... I still feel like I'm 22, most days. Such is life. But I'm glad to still be a couple of years away from 30.
Bring it on, 2007. Give me whatever you've got.