And so, I went with the flow of getting a masters degree: taking classes and currently doing research for my thesis. And now I'm stuck, with no other goal but to finish it. ASAP. Because I am at the end of my scholarship contract and the monthly stipend is about to end by October. By next semester, I have to find ways to earn while doing my thesis... And then what?!
"I don't know." or " I haven't really thought about it." are my typical answers when I am asked about my future plans after finishing my masters degree. Dr. Miguel Fortes asked me the same question and I think he was not happy about my answer. Haha. He told me, I should have planned ahead at least two years of my life. And I don't have a plan! Now what?? Maybe, it will just dawn on me when I am not so mind-boggled by my darn thesis. As for now, I will settle for some things I want to do before I turn 30, which is less than 6 years to go! It's not as big-time as Anna's goals, but their quite big-time for me! Haha.
Professional/Academic:
1. Finish my thesis.
2. Present my research in an international conference. (Goal: ICRS 2012)
3. Teach in UP Diliman.
4. Get involved in more environmentally concerned researches.
5. Give talks in local/international conferences.
6. Publish more researches/papers.
7. Take an MS in Environmental Engineering or a PHD maybe in Australia or Japan. :)
8. Start or get involved with environmental projects.
9. Push for zero-trash field works/surveys.
Travel:
10. Mindanao-Visayas-Luzon backpacking Trip
11. Go back and dive again in Apo Reef and Coron.
12. Dive in Apo Island, Tubbataha Reef and Great Barrier Reef.
13. South East Asia backpacking Trip
14. Visit other Asian countries.
15. Europe backpacking Trip
16. Visit other continents like Africa. :)
Health/Fitness:
17. Learn and master Aikido.
18. Compete with a Frisbee Team.
19. Join amateur triathlons.
20. Get a bike and use it as a means for commuting.
21. Become a free diver.
22. Get better at surfing and skim boarding.
Personal/Relationship:
23. Buy a smaller but heavy duty laptop (maybe MacBook Pro or Air?)
24. Own a condo unit/house.
25. Own a diesel and super gas saving car.
26. Save up for a big time wedding and for a future life with a husband.(haha)
27. Take courses on bar tending/cocktail mixing. :)
28. Start and maintain/flourish different businesses.
29. Become a CMAS dive master/instructor and start instructing.
30. Start a charity/scholarship foundation. :)
There's so much to do! I hope I get to do everything before April 10, 2017! Some may not be accomplished due to financial or time constraints, but I will find a way. =D
Ikaw na bahala Lord! ;)
