2024 Winter Writing Retreat Beginning Reflections by Tracy Smith

tracywsmith — 2024-12-11 18:39:55 UTC

nervous

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benfieldzd — 2024-12-16 19:41:10 UTC

anxious

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proud

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a little sluggish

2024-12-16 19:41:23 UTC

there is a lot to complete between now and Friday!

maslandlc — 2024-12-16 19:41:24 UTC

scattered

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Calm and inspired

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Overwhelmed

benfieldzd — 2024-12-16 19:41:28 UTC

relieved!

rushed

eggersdc — 2024-12-16 19:41:30 UTC

Optimistic

2024-12-16 19:41:32 UTC

pensive

carpenteraj4 — 2024-12-16 19:41:32 UTC

lewismm4_ — 2024-12-16 19:41:34 UTC

doppelbt — 2024-12-16 19:41:36 UTC

Mentally busy

2024-12-16 19:41:38 UTC

giant exhale

maslandlc — 2024-12-16 19:41:39 UTC

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ready to relax

2024-12-16 19:41:41 UTC

Anxious

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Accomplished

unfocused

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Lighter

2024-12-16 19:41:46 UTC

like I have a lot to do!

2024-12-16 19:41:47 UTC

excited

2024-12-16 19:41:48 UTC

excited

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Commitment

2024-12-16 19:41:54 UTC

First time. Not sure what to do...

2024-12-16 19:41:56 UTC

overwhelmed & unmotivated

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Ready to get organized and prepped for the new calendar year and semester.

Ready to relax

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Appreciating what I did

2024-12-16 19:41:57 UTC

organized

2024-12-16 19:41:58 UTC

Optimistic

2024-12-16 19:42:00 UTC

Like we made progress. ...almost completed.

eggersdc — 2024-12-16 19:42:01 UTC

tired!

2024-12-16 19:42:04 UTC

Unsure

2024-12-16 19:42:04 UTC

sitting

2024-12-16 19:42:06 UTC

crossing things off my list

2024-12-16 19:42:07 UTC

committing to writing everyday

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ready

Indecisive

2024-12-16 19:42:13 UTC

Trying to figure out where to start and make sure I’m making the “right” choice about what to work on (of the many things!)

Be Productive!

2024-12-16 19:42:13 UTC

Only do what is on my list. Everything else is a 2025 problem.

maslandlc — 2024-12-16 19:42:13 UTC

Accomplished & ready to relax!

2024-12-16 19:42:16 UTC

Time to work on our collaborative paper.

eggersdc — 2024-12-16 19:42:19 UTC

Getting even one single thing 100% done

2024-12-16 19:42:20 UTC

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accomplished

Accomplished and relieved!

2024-12-16 19:42:27 UTC

feel like i have a plan

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relaxed progress

2024-12-16 19:42:28 UTC

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Wanting to know more

2024-12-16 19:42:32 UTC

Wanting to know more

satisfied

2024-12-16 19:42:32 UTC

Proud

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committed

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following a plan

2024-12-16 19:42:36 UTC

progress

supportive accountability

benfieldzd — 2024-12-16 19:42:40 UTC

Relieved

carpenteraj4 — 2024-12-16 19:42:42 UTC

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Get ready to work!

2024-12-16 19:42:49 UTC

Productive, focused & accomplished

completing my tasks

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focused attention

2024-12-16 19:42:52 UTC

lewismm4_ — 2024-12-16 19:42:52 UTC

content

2024-12-16 19:42:52 UTC

Having time to work on this and support with the things I am not knowledgable

2024-12-16 19:42:53 UTC

making a list and checking it all off!

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Ready to take on the new semester!

Accomplished

2024-12-16 19:42:55 UTC

Empty brain, full heart!

crossing things of my list

2024-12-16 19:42:57 UTC

getting the work done

2024-12-16 19:43:09 UTC

Time blocking

lewismm4_ — 2024-12-16 19:43:13 UTC

Keep focused

2024-12-16 19:43:18 UTC

Task list

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Realistic goals!!

being present and sticking to outlined tasks

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Staying on track with my plan. Be realistic about accomplishments but push myself.

2024-12-16 19:43:20 UTC

Focus

2024-12-16 19:43:29 UTC

No distractions!

Reading, not distracted, Stay on track

2024-12-16 19:43:38 UTC

Reading, not distracted, Stay on track

Oof

2024-12-16 19:43:44 UTC

I was hoping to feel more relief after getting my grading done last night, but unfortunately I don't feel it yet...

Curious and overwhelmed from the semester, wanting to approach next semester differently

2024-12-16 19:43:52 UTC

Settled, calmer, feeling that I can accomplish something I set out to do even if small from my long list...

2024-12-16 19:44:43 UTC

Community

2024-12-16 19:45:16 UTC

accountability and sharing with others.

less "oof-y"!

2024-12-16 19:45:47 UTC

If I can just feel better than I do right now, I will be grateful!

Mutual support

2024-12-16 19:46:47 UTC

Celebrating the small accomplishments together. (will there be a dedicated room for crying spells?!)

Ummmm...

2024-12-17 16:27:57 UTC

....eager with a dash of nervous and a pinch of almost overwhelmed with a nagging feeling of probably forgetting something....

fewer loose threads...

2024-12-17 16:31:53 UTC

...I would like to feel more settled and at peace with what I have accomplished. And I would like that nagging feeling of forgetting something to leave me alone until after January 1!

'Tis the season....

2024-12-17 16:33:43 UTC

...of list-making. I am terrible at it, so one thing I can do is make a paper list of what I do this week and then check the items off!