April Already

April has arrived! And with that comes many deadlines that are feeling sooner than ever.

Now is no time to panic. Instead, I will plan out my work and keep moving in a forward direction. With basic data done, I have to get into the more complicated tasks. Was I waiting for a mentor or external help before approaching this part? Yes. Did I get somebody to guide me? No.

While it may take longer and I will most definitely struggle along the way, learning to work on something so foreign independently is a great experience. With a large data set, I have the potential to produce valuable results. Due to time and lack of help, I'll certainly have to keep everything simplified, but my conclusions will still be viable nonetheless.

I have less than two weeks until the final product is due! Although I can technically continue to make some edits a week after that, I would still like to hit the deadline. With much focus and time management, this may be possible. Because I'm not waiting on anybody anymore, I can progress with no restrictions.

The process is frightening, but I trust that it will work out in the end. After all, there is no better way to learn something than by doing it! I am still supported by the rest of my peers in ISM and can surely figure out any problems along the way. Trial and error is inevitable, but I trust that I will be able to complete my product in due time.

This is a lesson in productivity and self confidence. I know my own capabilities and what I lack, so now is the time to draw upon both to learn something new and create something I can be proud of.