The Now: February 28, 2024

On our internal chat, my colleagues and I chatted about all the various things on our plates right now... and how all we want to do is nap. One of them shared this image and I've decided this is going to be the mascot for the next few weeks.

Here's what I'm focusing on:

1. Presentations: I've got three conference presentations in the next month. I'm doing my usual outlining, slide design, and note prep. Luckily, there is some overlap to previous work which is making my job easier. There's more tweaking and adapting than wholescale development going on.
2. Faculty Portfolio: Our annual review portfolios are due next Friday. This is one of those things that I loath doing in the moment but am always happy with the results. I basically get to brag about how awesome I am. At least this time I can adapt the promotion version I submitted back in September. It's just a touch less work.
3. Spring Break Prep: Our kiddo's daycare spring break isn't for a few months, but I'm already preparing. I just booked flights for kiddo and I to travel to her grandparents. She's going to spend the day with them while I "WFH." I'm trying to avoid checking a bag so I'm making some ruthless packing lists. (Need to remember that kiddo gets two carry-ons even if I am the one carrying them.)
   

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