February 26

It's been thrown into sharp relief that I have a short time left before tenure review. It looks like I have the extra year as an option, and it behooves me to exercise that option. 

I need to make a "path to tenure" document. I am going to prepare a bulletproof dossier. Specifically, I need to start running a proper research group. 

I'm not where I want to be yet. But I'm making steps. My confidence is growing. My assertiveness is growing. It feels good when I say what I'm truly wondering about or thinking.