It starts

This blog is going to be dedicated to moving forward in all aspects of my life that have stalled out.

I want to move forward on my dissertation
I want to move forward on being a mom
I even want to move forward on my knitting ... I have a bad habit of buying a ton of yarn, starting projects and then getting distracted when a pretty new yarn comes in the mail.

I want to finish this dissertation, I want to get my degree. I also want to finish knitting through my projects and yarn stash. I know that sounds really silly and insignificant, but it's not. Its a hobby, a creative outlet, a source of relaxation. Committing to finishing my dissertation is important for sure, but committing to make the time to finish the creative projects that are just for my own relaxation and enjoyment is also important.

So I am setting some goals and will use this blog to document my progress...

Here are the rules:

• I will focus each day on my dissertation and strive for forward progress. I wont always have much time for this, but at least a little. I wont always be able to make forward progress either...


• I will complete one knitting project per week (or not move on before finishing this one)
  
• I will alternate between finishing WIPs and starting new projects... and I must finish 2 WIPs before starting a new project.

So let it begin!

Here is my tentative knitting Queue:

Week 1: Tidepool longies
Week 2: Cole Longies (WIP) and Rivendell longies (WIP)
Week 3: Josh's scarf
Week 4: Copper Patina Shrug (WIP)
Week 5: My So Called Scarf (WIP)
Week 6: Retro Kitchen
Week 7: Kippahs (4 total)
Week 8: Guppy Creek
Week 9: Little Boy Blue in Pink
Week 10: SSMS kimono for Monica
Week 11: Scrappies
Week 12: Mountain Tale (linen?)
Week 13: Foxes Sweater (need natural cestari for trim)
Week 14-16: Clapotis in Florida

I can not plan out 14 weeks ahead on the dissertation... Ill have to take that a few weeks at a time

Week 1: Edit Sections 1-3.1 of Paper 1
Week 2: Finish editing sections 1-3.1 of Paper 1, finalize outline for sections 3.2-3.3 - send to prof
Week 3: Finalize committee members, continue on analytics for Paper 2, draft abstract for SF conference
Week 4: