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My template for the Spring semester of 2026 looks similar to Fall 2025. My priority is still working on proposals and trying to get a few more projects, so I need my large chunks of time for research. There are…

As always at the beginning of a new semester, I have outlined my goals for the upcoming semester. We are experiencing some changes in the institution in Ecuador, so I am waiting a bit to see where the priorities are…

Just like every year, I am here with my list of goals 🙂 For reference, here are my goals for 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021 , 2022, 2023 , 2024 and 2025 (looks like I forgot to blog about my…

I read much less in 2025 - partially due to too much work, partially due to getting stuck on some books (for example: the audiobook "de kleine blonde dood" which is so emotionally heavy that I have to switch it…

I listened less to new releases in 2025 and just leaned in to the comfort zone of albums I enjoy listening to. Nevertheless, I do have a top 10 of favorite albums of the past year: 10. Dream Theatre -…

One of the exercises I always do at the end of the year, is to make a list of what was my main highlight of each month of the past year, as it helps me see what the best moments…

At the end of every year, I look back at my past year, see how I did on my goals, and then plan for the next year. Here's how I did on my goals for 2025: Work goals Writing: Submit…