jan complete all necessary research/world building/character development

1. complete maps
• regional map with physical details along with city placement
• map of Lyongard with city details & military locations (fortresses, etc.)
• map of Valdir (with the same)
• clear battle maps of the two Lyongard-Valdirian War, the Yoelth invasion, and of the impending war

I want to refocus my attention on writing, the first love I so easily neglected and reunited with thanks to the wonders of November. The novel written for NaNo '13 was the best I have ever attempted & finished, and thinking of it fills me with fluttery thoughts of happiness. I want to continue this streak and become ever better.

Thus:
The Writerly ( Read more... )

After reviewing my Summer 2012 goals, I realize that I accomplished pretty much nothing I was aiming to complete this summer. What a failure I am ( Read more... )

1 Have a complete list of colleges to apply to in the fall, along with other important information (such as deadlines & information about financial aid).

colleges to apply to:
list : pending

safety
University of Georgia # EA
(back up safety: Georgia State)

match
Georgia Tech # EA
Fordham EA
Wheaton* EA

reachJohns Hopkins ( Read more... )

3 Finish AP Biology summer homework.

Completed.

Lecture Schedule

Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat

Psychology
Computer Science
Any Poynter U course
Study Spanish
Computer Science
Any Intellectually Enriching Videos (TED, etc.)

Subject to changes (because honestly, this is very ambitious).

11 Spend 2 hours every day (~ 8 hours a week) learning something (and have concrete evidence for it).

Started the Introduction to Computer Science on MIT OpenCourseWare. Would've never expected to be trying to learn programming, but I'm interested so here I am.

Listened to first lecture, clocking in about hour. Must do reading & problem set 0 ( Read more... )

7 Write college essay.

Common App Essay Questions

• Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.
• Discuss some issue of personal, local, national, or international concern and its importance to you.
• Indicate a person who has had a significant influence on you, and ( Read more... )

9 Maintain an efficient and healthy sleep schedule.

I will get used to routinely waking up at 6 AM. I will learn how to get quality sleep. I will listen to my body and sleep when I'm tired (therefore the hours of my sleep will vary). I will experiment with taking 30+ minute naps during the day to see if it affects the hours I sleep at night.

Aim: ( Read more... )

1 Have a complete list of colleges to apply to in the fall, along with other important information (such as deadlines & information about financial aid).
2 Finish AP Literature summer homework.
3 Finish AP Biology summer homework.
4 Complete the second draft of Squirrel Girl’s Escape Plan.
5 Finish all the beginner guitar lessons. (8/9)
6 Have a ( Read more... )