September Goals-completed

Alright-September has been CRAZY busy with school and stress but I think I accomplished a bit more than I thought I would-let's see!

*School/Research
-Officially select thesis topic (!!!!) and thesis committee. COMPLETE! Though I'm not ready to fully reveal details until I get approved ;]
-Continue research with Aday. COMPLETE-still working on it though not with as much vigor since we're starting my thesis stuff.  We're also starting a new project to test out my thesis design before I do my proposal.
-Make all A's on any projects/readings/papers/homework due. FAIL-I made one B...*grumble grumble*
-Meet with Jaime to start potential research. FAIL-we probably won't be able to jump start this until next semester but we're both really interested in the idea(s).

*Books
-Finish The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larrson. COMPLETE! And it was so good.  I really enjoyed this series.
-Start and finish Sex in the South: Unbuckling the Bible Belt by Suzi Parker. FAIL-I decided to read another book instead (see my additional).
**Additional: Start and finish I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelo.  A great read!**

*Work
-Volunteer in the Alzheimer's Walk. COMPLETE-KINDA-I was sick with a bad cold so I didn't technically do the walk (though I had planned on it!) but I did raise about $85 in the process so I'm counting it!
-Make baked goods for the Alzheimer's Bake Sale. COMPLETE-I made some yummy lemon-poppy seed muffins.

*Home
-Get a new couch (finally!!) COMPLETE-and it's gorgeous!
-Finish hanging pictures in living room. FAIL-I am having a hard time trying to figure out that last picture I want to hang.  It sounds silly but I just want it to be a good one, ya know? Maybe this weekend when "I have more time" I'll check it out and actually do it!
-Upload updated photos to the blog. FAIL-you want to know why? Because our apt. is flilthy and I don't want the blogosphere seeing it in this condition, LOL!


*Family
-Visit my Aunt Lynn & Uncle Clyde at some point (both of who are aren't doing well in their health and I am worried about them...more on that in a later blog).  DRAW-I was able to see Uncle Clyde but not Aunt Lynn.  I should be able to see her in October when I come down for FFFF (see October goals for details).
-Send sister her birthday present. She's 29! COMPLETE-I got her some cute personalized stationary with her initials on it-she loves stationary just as much as I do so I really hope she liked it! I also got her a card and an anniversary card since her wedding anny. is only a few days after her birthday.

*Fun
-Sign up for the Nashville Slut Walk. COMPLETE-and I can't WAIT for it! A bunch of us from school are going and a handful are making signs saying things like "Got consent?" and "We didn't ask for it" to help support those of sexual assault.  I'll blog about that later once I do it!
-Start to organize a donation drive for battered women/domestic abuse victims here in my county.  COMPLETE! Did you check out this blog?  You really should...it's for a GREAT cause!!  This is an ongoing project until November so I'll be bringing it up off and on throughout the next 2 months.
-Start the coaster crafts (found on my pinterest.com page). FAIL-again...no time! Maybe over Fall Break?
**Additional-A bunch of the Grad students got together for some Mexican, mingling and Margaritas! It was great fun.**

So the tally is:

COMPLETE- 9                        FAIL- 6                          ADDITIONAL- 2                     DRAW- 1

All in all not too bad but you can clearly see where my priorities are falling *cough SCHOOL cough*!

I'm going to take it easier in October, yes?