Showing posts with label excuses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label excuses. Show all posts

Thursday, 13 March 2008

Things I do instead of my thesis...

1. Check my email
2. Check my blog and news feed reader
3. Check Facebook
4. Write a blog post
5. Do the dishes
6. Do the laundry
7. Play with my kitten
8. Get a snack
9. Listen to music and watch music videos on Last.fm
10. Look for jobs
11. GEL
12. CUT
13. Grocery shopping
14. Coffee with friends

.... I'm sure there's more....

Image from here.

Tuesday, 4 March 2008

Maybe I'll get some writing done tonight...

So, today I had my job interview with the City of Guelph. It wasn't the best interview I've ever had, but I still think it went alright. I'm a bit out of practice. Good thing I decided to take another interview for a job in another department as well.

Also, today, I worked on finishing up my notes for the FES Alumni Network. So, at least that excuse is out of the way for the time being.

The rest of the day has been a bit of a write off so far... P decided to take a few days off work, and I've been procrastinating.

I think I'll get a some writing done tonight when he goes out.

Monday, 3 March 2008

Welcome to the NaTheWriMo!!

Ready... Set... GO!!!!

I'm very excited to get this started! I really need the motivation to get this thesis drafted and completed. I've got a long way to go, but I think if I break it down into manageable chunks, it will be a much more enjoyable experience.

Unfortunately, I won't be able to strictly focus on writing this month. Here's a list of things that I've got on my mind:

1. A job interview tomorrow. And possibly another one next week.
2. My adviser wants a chapter 2 asap --> therefore, I'm going to have to spend a bit of time this week editing (I'm already breaking rules)
3. I'm doing a guest lecture for a forth year class as part of my certificate in university teaching
4. I want to start my teaching dossier for the same certificate
5. I'm helping organizing "Earth-Day" activities with Guelph Environmental Leadership
6. I'm preparing notes and attending a meeting for the Faculty of Environmental Sciences Alumni Network
7. I've got thesis data... mountains of thesis data.. to organize and evaluate (and hopefully write about)
8. I'm presenting two research presentations this month.

Phew... It's going to be a busy month. But, if I take a bit of time every day to write a few pages... this thesis will be done that little bit faster. And you guys watching me is just the motivation I need!

Please use this blog to post your concerns, frustrations, and successes. Tips and tricks. Motivational quotes. Funny pictures. Whatever you need! This space is yours.

Good luck everyone!

-Sarah