I decided to push myself to the max this month and was trying harder than ever to finish my two papers. I was spending most of my time working on revisions and was feeling hopeful that I’d be able to submit before Christmas. It was coming along pretty well until I hit mid-December when I realised it wasn’t going to happen like I had planned. This meant that I wouldn’t be able to submit anything until next year. I felt quite demoralised after this point; it felt like none of my goals will get accomplished. But I told myself that every delay happens for a reason.
I tried to finish up other pending tasks but unfortunately, I wasn’t able to tick off all that I had on my list. Again, I was a bit disappointed initially but I have decided to remind myself that it is okay. I have done the best I can and they will eventually be finished. No one really looks at anything over Christmas, anyway!
Saying goodbye to my desk for the year was bittersweet because I hadn’t accomplished what I wanted to. But I told myself, it’s okay, because there’s always next year, right?
In other news, I completed a teaching course this month which was an eye opening experience for me. I’m not sure if I will end up taking up teaching, but it was interesting to learn about it from a student perspective. The other good news that made my month was hearing back from a conference that I had put in my abstract for and really wanted to attend!
Here are my eats from this month :)
Sourdough with pumpkin puree and poached egg
Yoghurt and granola on sourdough
Work lunch with chickpea, potato, tuna, cucumber and medley tomatoes
#MeatlessMonday with broccolini, carrots, broccoli, mushrooms and asparagus
Greek yoghurt + summer stone fruit + mango + Mediterranean spread on sourdough
White quinoa, lentils mushrooms, chickpea, asparagus, tuna and carrots
White quinoa and beans mix, cauliflower, broccolini, carrot, baby capsicum and tuna
Red and yellow capsicum, broccolini, asparagus, cherry tomatoes and carrots, topped with cashew nut and chilli flakes
Zucchini, broccolini, cauliflower, carrot, red onion and capsicum
Yoghurt with granola, summer stone fruit and mangoes
Chicken, carrot and capsicum skewers
Garlic, butter and chilli prawns (Xmas day special)
Stir-fry with broccolini, red and orange capsicum, cherry tomatoes and zucchini (Xmas day special)
Roast chicken with potatoes, carrot and pumpkin (Stir-fry with broccolini, red and orange capsicum, cherry tomatoes and zucchini (Xmas day special)
