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🔜 What Are You Looking Forward To | Badge of the Month | December 2020

  • 30 November 2020
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LaurenK
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BADGE OF THE MONTH | DECEMBER 2020


Participate in this month's discussion between December 1 and December 22 to receive this badge worth 10 points. If you miss out on responding to this post, don't worry, we plan to have a new question, topic, or activity every month so you can pop back in next time for your chance to participate, connect with others, and earn a badge!
Question: What are you looking forward to as we head in to 2021?
We're optimistic that things are looking up in the coming months, and that it may be safe to once again resume our 'normal' daily activities (of course, based on CDC guidelines 😊). Are you excited to reunite with your beloved desk or office space? Perhaps you're looking forward to getting back into your routine, or commuting to work? Are you planning to reunite with a loved one you haven't seen in 8+ months? Maybe you're really missing out on what some may call the simple things in life like going to the movies, running errands, hanging out with friends / relatives, or even just strolling up and down the aisles at the grocery store. No matter how small, we want to know what you're looking forward to in the new year.

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IsabelPosada_Voce
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For 2021 I look forward to start my master degree, to travel a lot and also to keep sharing and spending time with my family and my boyfriend, but especially for the new year that comes I hope to be in very good health, after the pandemic today we value more than ever being healthy !!
I hope to continue building new things, being part of good projects and enjoying my wonderful team at the office, having a delicious Colombian coffee while we talk and laugh.

Isa
ana_velez
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by 2021 I look forward to traveling with my team IsabelPosada_Voce !!!!. This year we had several knowledge and entertainment events that we were eagerly preparing and we couldn't take advantage of. I hope to be able to resume them soon and disentangle ourselves from what was missing in 2021

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SabrinaC
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I am looking forward to several things in 2021. My oldest daughter will be graduating from college and my youngest daughter will complete her first year of actual college (dual enrollment doesn't count!). Golf and soccer collegiate seasons have a good chance of returning where we are and I have missed all the competition.
On a professional level, I am in K-12 education and we have really had to think outside of the normal box. The technology push has been good for some of our processes. I look forward to developing new ways to work with Qualtrics as we celebrate our one year Qualtrics anniversary!

MatthewM
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I'm cautiously looking forward to several things in 2021, but most of all I want to see my kids get out of the house they've been cooped up in during the pandemic (for their sanity, as well as their parents'). My first born will be starting college in the fall, my middle child longs to return to the soccer pitch, and my youngest is looking forward to the horse camp she had to miss this year.

LaurenK
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https://www.qualtrics.com/community/discussion/comment/32748#Comment_32748Huge shoutout to mklubeck! 🥇

JudithND
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Hi Lauren, It has indeed been a difficult year but also a wonderful time of learning and growing. Technology such as Zoom and Qualtrics has helped me to find new ways of doing things in my job at Notre Dame. Qualtrics is such a powerful tool and I have learned so much. I can now maintain certain functions in my job that would require one on one contact but now in a "no contact" way. With the help of Martin Klubeck I have been able to use Qualtrics in this new and exciting way. My undergraduate students have been able to get the grading materials and sign out the books using a Qualtrics form and I receive a report listing what they picked up. Then when finished they are able to sign them back in with a Qualtrics form. I am able to view this process with a report as well. I also look forward to returning to my office some day but I think I may continue this new process as it works so well. I am hoping that Qualtrics will help me in other areas of my job. I pray that his pandemic will be over soon and that those who are ill will be blessed with a speedy recovery.

JoycaV
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As most here, I'm looking forward to the end of the covid-pandemic. It's been hard, living in a "1,5 meter society" as we call it here. I miss going to the office and having a chat at the coffee machine, having lunch together, meeting new colleagues, ... Though I don't miss the traffic jams that go with it xD
I'm also looking forward to be able to finally catch up with all the delayed birthday-, graduation- and holiday-parties with friends and family. Yes, there are some cool digital ways of connecting and celebrating together, but my granny for example does not have a computer/internet so I haven't seen her in a long time (only heard her on the phone).

sheardln
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I am personally looking forward to getting my side hustle better organized and realizing my vision for it. I really want to have a dedicated house space for it. I am also longing for the days of eating out and movies on the weekend...

MattiasM
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Getting my next Qualtrics certification finalized.
Had basic Qualtrics skills to begin with but when out Qualtrics admin got an offer he couldn't refuse I had my own little baptism of fire with Qualtrics and I came up on top and looking forward to learning more.

mklubeck
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I'm looking forward to Covid being something in the past. I miss playing sports, miss more free human interaction, teaching in person, coaching in person. i look forward to being with people vs. Zooming with them! Especially seeing my 1 year old grandchild and my two married children who live too far away to drive to visit!

W
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Looking ahead 2021, I'm really expecting travel amongst countries can resume very soon. Secondly, I am planning to further enhance my CX credentials to cater for the adoption of CXM in Boradroom; and look forward to joining Qualtrics team very soon.

GeorgeIssa
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One thing that was painful in 2020 was not attending High School sporting events this past fall. There is just something about Friday Night Lights and the excitement of High School Athletics. From the young athletes, the marching band, the cheerleaders, the students in the crowd and most of all the community feeling. This was the largest community absence this past year. SO, for 2021 I am most looking forward to attending the High School Sporting events.

Laura Angélica Pérez Restrepo
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Hello everyone! I´m colombian and I´m so excited to join the community with my CX latin view.
In 2021, I´m looking forward to increasing my skills and CX resources in orden to continue establishing the CX process in the Company that I have been working since 2019.
From a post pandemic perspective, I really want to keep some habits that I get during this period: I have been more discipline with meditation, reading and exercise. One of the 2020 achievements was reclaimed time for my self.

Rob__B
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2020 has been hard but I think a people-first mentality has helped with many of the things I see us all commenting on: working remotely, rapid adoption of technology, importance of family and friends, and wellbeing. I am thankful to everyone for their hard work, excellence, and support in these times. I also look forward to changing the Golden Rule (treat others as you would treat yourself) for the Platinum Rule (treat others as they wish to be treated).

Bharath
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I am looking forward to going back home and travelling when things get better and all international borders open with good flight connectivity.. Living 8hr flight away from home and not able to visit them throughout the year and especially during these times was not the most exciting thing for the year. So in 2021 I am looking forward to meeting my friends and family in my hometown...

mduerkop
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I am extremely excited to be able to welcome back my youngest son from deployment to the Middle East in early February. He is an officer in the Army and has been deployed since early January of this year. My husband is an Air Force retiree and I've been through MANY deployments as wife. As a Mom, it is vastly different.
Professionally, I am excited to just keep growing in knowledge. This is my 32nd year in education and I never tire of learning.

Albert Vargas

On a personal level I am looking forward to continuing my journey to health by kick starting my new weight training regime. I am also looking forward to seeing my oldest graduate high school and take his step towards adulthood.
Professionally, I am looking forward to a return to in-person collaborative efforts and what new trends will bring in 2021

bstrahin
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https://www.qualtrics.com/community/discussion/comment/32373#Comment_32373ClairJ I can relate to missing my young nieces! I have one that will turn 3 in summer and the other is going to be one at the end of January. I miss cuddling them and spoiling them. It's so hard when they are in town but I can't go over to see them. And I get super jealous of their daycare teachers who get to see them during this time. The almost three year old misses everyone. Her parents do a good job of showing her pictures every day so she will recognize us. Sometimes I get videos from her saying how much she wants us to visit her and it is heart breaking. All we can do is send videos back. Christmas is sad this year, I will drop off their presents at the door but will miss being there to see them play with them & getting in on the fun myself (hopefully I will get a good video of them playing in the ball pit I got them - and their parent don't get too mad about the 400 balls to fill it 😊)

ClairJ
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I am hoping that things will be close enough to normal in 2021 that I will be able to make a trip to see my parents and my sister's family, which includes my two little nieces. They have had a hard time understanding why it is so impossible for me to see them right now!
But I actually think I am most looking forward to some of the smaller things, especially grocery shopping and enjoying our small town. I miss being able to peruse the aisles at the grocery store or walk down our main street, popping in to shops that seem interesting.
And finally, I guess I'm also looking forward to a "new normal" where I get to work from home more regularly!

A
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I'm looking forward to being annoyed again. Whether it was street vendors shoving things your face, or people hovering over your head at coffee shops to grab your table or that old neighborhood couple, who always had tonnes of advice, the moment one said hi. Somehow, I miss these things.
But I want them to return not just for me, but also to reduce the unemployment and loneliness of these people.

AdamK12
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Like many here I'm looking forward to some form of "normalcy" in 2021, whatever that means. I also look forward to bringing to that "normalcy" the things we have learned during the pandemic: the empathy that we have for those at the front lines, and the struggles that all of us have in dealing with the unprecedented world in which we have lived in 2020; and not taking personal and in-person interactions with family, friends, colleagues, and the world at large for granted. We've also learned that "experience" means many different things to different people.
I also hope that as we see a transition in our government, that we move forward with a renewed sense of community and embrace the idea of building a society that works for all of us, regardless of who we are, the beliefs we hold, what we look like, or who we love.

Adam Korengold, NLM/SCI (he/him/his)
lizb311
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Here's to a return to normalcy in 2021, or whenever it may come. Getting back to the office will be nice, if only for the ping pong table and coffee machine chats with coworkers. 😄 Safe traveling to in-person conferences like X4 would be icing on the cake! On a more personal note, I hope to be able to see my grandmother and give her a hug. Until then, I am thankful she is healthy and near enough for a window visit!

bstrahin
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I am hopeful that the next school year our children will be able to attend in person. It has been hard watching a 6, 7, and 9 year old try to learn online. They and their teachers are doing their best, but we worry about the development of their social skills and retention of information. I know a lot families are thankful for the extra time together (as we are), but there's a flip side of too much togetherness. It will be nice to have a break from the high energy that young children seem to have and to hear stories about them having fun with friends again. Some separation between family-work-and school again would be lovely.

Radam
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Hopefully a transition to normalcy while embracing some of the new lifestyle behaviors that we were forced into this year. Things such as teleworking and the rapid adoption of technology to replace outdate systems. The importance of family and friends. Personal wellness and embracing the unexpected.
Oh! and hopefully TRAVELING AGAIN!!!

VirginiaM
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I am excited and hopeful that I'll get to go to my cousin's wedding in 2021. He was supposed to get married in October 2020, but chose to delay the wedding due to covid. If he has the wedding in 2021 it will mean a cross-country road trip to New Mexico and a chance to reunite with family and friends I haven't seen since well before covid began.
In addition to that, I REALLY hope that it will be safe to eat out at restaurants again. I didn't realize how much I missed it, even though I don't do it often. And I would LOVE it if we could eventually go back to in-person conferences (though I'm not sure it will be in 2021).

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