I just finished 2 out of 4 papers due this month, so I am feeling less pissed and crazy and gross, and more releaved. Weird how all those feelings emerge when I am really just stressed and lazy.

I am going to CA this weekend! Hurray, kind of. Not super excited, mostly because I have two research projects due when I get back.  My dad is turning 60 though, and this will be my first Thanksgiving with both sides of my family (thanks to my sister having the party!).

Sara, Holli, and Pappas are in town, so you know I am excited for that. I think I am really just over flying there, and over it in general. But! this is the last time I am going back, probably till summer, so I guess I should make the most of seeing my family and having good stores around.

I am excited for 2013. If we make it, fingers crossed. I have 2 conferences coming up! I am going to finish my thesis/have a MA. I am going to teach again, which will be awesome, now that I know what I am doing. I  have so many work plans for next year! It is going to be great.

I also really like my house, social life, and Gainesville right now. I mean, in the 1 1/2 years I have lived here,  I have never not loved it, so that is going well.

Usually this time of year I have a huge list of things I want to change or fix (RESOLUTIONS!), and right now I just have plans to continue to do what I am doing/enjoy it more. Thats a good feeling. I hope it stays forevaaaaaahh

... but to continue on with tradition here is a list:

1. Finish MA, start PhD.
2. Send 2 articles in for publication
3. Be amazing at conferences
4. Start work on new research projects
5.Work on Girl Land
6. Save Money
7. Paint my house
8. Finish that stack of books.
9. Continue to be active and healthy.
10. Get the guts to cut my hair

Sounds pretty good to me.