If you follow this blog you probably know that I recently finished a doctorate. Until I got through graduation weekend I had not realized how much that effort had consumed me. The last 6 months were non-stop with research, writing, editing, rewriting and finalizing my dissertation. Then I had to submit all the detailed paperwork for graduation. As one of my friends said getting a doctorate is not easy and I found that out as I was mired in all the final details of finishing.
So now what will I do with my time. Friends have told me that it takes a few months for the energy to restore after this journey. I do know that I have not wanted to write anything (as you can see by my sporadic work on this blog). Now that I am catching my breath I can look ahead and see some things on my "to do" list.
First on the agenda, look through my Kindle and see what books I have that I want to read. I have been downloading free and discounted books, as well as new additions to book series I have followed, but have not read them. So I will be taking my Kindle with me and catching up on my favorite authors and book series.
Second on the list, finish all the craft projects that are half done in my house. I want to mark them off the list and then begin new projects that I complete rather than set aside.
Finally, I want to just enjoy whatever comes my way without the weight of knowing I have a major life project/goal to finish. That goal is done.
I may just wander through life for the next few months with no greater goal than finishing a book or a craft project. There will be new big goals that will come my way. I have a couple of novels in my head that are nudging me to get written. I also have some academic projects and collaborations that are waiting on the horizon. For right now I will revel in the moment and just enjoy what I have accomplished.
