100 Days 2 Go
Until I submit my PhD thesis!
Until I submit my PhD thesis!
Hello!
So I thought I would share my last 100 days of my PhD thesis in a blog. Now, I have never blogged before, but thought this would be a good way to document the journey and share it with those who might be interested, and to normalise my antics with those who might have a similar type of deadline. My colleague suggested this blog might be a procrastination tool - she might be correct..... My PhD progress is currently on-track. I have drafted 5 of 8 chapters, and have 3 more chapters to complete. I have a lot of collaborators to work with - with is a blessing and a curse - especially when trying to consolidate their feedback. Polishing stones is how I describe the editing process ..... so much polishing! So you might think someone at the end of their PhD would be somewhat-clever - think again. I have problems with word finding, name finding and focus. I seem to be muddle-headed and distracted. I have a very exaggerated startle response and jump at pretty much anything. I am sure my IQ is lower than when I started. I know heaps about my PhD topic at least ..... Oh, I forgot to mention I have been loosing things, accidentally stealing things (including my colleagues food from the fridge - which I though was mine) and thrown out food i.e., a lunch that belonged to others. Super embarrassed about that event. Oh wait - I am super focused at 3am - when my brain tells me about what references I might have forgotten or another sentence I could add to my literature review - not particularly helpful brain! There are two main indicators I am using to show how I am coping with my thesis. My weight (bad news folks - if you are a comfort eater you are in trouble) and my running (which I am doing - even if I am super slow at the moment). The food struggle is real. I can continue working as long as I have food in my mouth ..... not the best strategy, but that is what I do to keep getting through my workload. So essentially I am saying I am a total epic gumby at the moment, and this is likely to get worse in the next 100 days..... so enjoy my antics and bring it on!
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