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Posted by gardenergirl on October 10, 2005, at 12:57:27
In reply to Re: thesis/dissertation/directed study support thread » rainbowbrite, posted by alexandra_k on October 10, 2005, at 7:28:46
At least open the file for my "d-word".
Haven't even done that in awhile.
gg
Posted by javableue on October 10, 2005, at 19:46:17
In reply to Re: Of course » javableue, posted by alexandra_k on October 9, 2005, at 1:10:21
My topic... um, right now the force to be more general has left me clueless, so all I can say is that it has something to do with attachment in infancy. I really don't know what he's trying to get me to do so can't say anything beyond that. I'm thinking I may as well just start writing something, anything, and see how that goes.
Tomorrow's goal: to spend thirty minutes on it. I really can't afford much else for the moment, but that should help.
jb
Posted by alexandra_k on October 10, 2005, at 20:36:26
In reply to Re: Of course » alexandra_k, posted by javableue on October 10, 2005, at 19:46:17
> My topic... um, right now the force to be more general has left me clueless, so all I can say is that it has something to do with attachment in infancy.
well... that sounds fairly general to me.
there are experimental findings...
an adequate summary of those could take up a fair few words...> I really don't know what he's trying to get me to do so can't say anything beyond that.
hmm. if he is 'trying to get you to do' something... then it is only fair that he tells you what he is trying to get you to do!
otherwise... how much are you just able to do whatever takes your fancy?
it would seem to me...
that that topic would be general enough to write a thesis on!> I'm thinking I may as well just start writing something, anything, and see how that goes.
:-)
good idea.
> Tomorrow's goal: to spend thirty minutes on it. I really can't afford much else for the moment, but that should help.:-)
Posted by alexandra_k on October 10, 2005, at 22:27:14
In reply to Goal for today, posted by gardenergirl on October 10, 2005, at 12:57:27
> At least open the file for my "d-word".
>
> Haven't even done that in awhile.:-)
did you find the 'minimise' button ;-)
Posted by rainbowbrite on October 11, 2005, at 14:50:21
In reply to Re: thesis/dissertation/directed study support thread » rainbowbrite, posted by alexandra_k on October 10, 2005, at 7:28:46
> yeah. i feel like that a lot too. i once heard someone say... that you need two things to write a paper: a title and a deadline. and when the deadline encroaches... well... he seemed to think that thats when it got done. i didn't think to inform him of the 'compassionate grounds' extension plan ;-)HAHA yeah, extensions are a crucial part of that recipe lol
>
> but i think there is some truth to that...
> it either comes together at the last minute...
> or one went crazy trying...
:-) Lets hope for us that its the former ;-P> :-)
> so thats today - right?
> (don't you love this thread??)Umm no, not yesterday lol that must be a technical error. Ok Today :-D I am going to read ONE chapter and choose a topic! I must!! soon...
> yeah.
> me too me too.
> done a little bit today and feeling a LOT happy with myself.
> :-)
> and onward ho tomorrow
Good for you! Get much done today?
Posted by rainbowbrite on October 11, 2005, at 14:50:59
In reply to Re: thesis/dissertation/directed study support thread » alexandra_k, posted by rainbowbrite on October 11, 2005, at 14:50:21
did you meet your goals ;-)
Posted by gardenergirl on October 11, 2005, at 21:26:34
In reply to How about everyone else?, posted by rainbowbrite on October 11, 2005, at 14:50:59
I just feel like it sometimes, when I keep avoiding stuff. And I know it's depression talking. That and the residual from the lovely scolding I got last week from my "lovely" pdoc. (don't get me started....grrrrrr)
I have NOTHING to bring to my meeting with my chair. I suppose I could bring the crappy outline I have done. Or all my "good intentions". They'd fill a binder.
sigh
Feeling very negative about the d-monster tonight. And too sleepy to care.
I think intense sleepiness is another avoidance technique. Darned body.
Pray for me tomorrow for my meeting. ;)
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on October 12, 2005, at 2:45:06
In reply to I'm a truly awful person (not really), posted by gardenergirl on October 11, 2005, at 21:26:34
Posted by alexandra_k on October 12, 2005, at 6:40:53
In reply to Couldn't sleep...finally working on it! (nm), posted by gardenergirl on October 12, 2005, at 2:45:06
good luck with your meeting.
i hope it goes well for you.
i am going...
to do some work tomorrow.
one thing.
one thing i want to do...
and tomorrow
i have to post and say i've done it
k?
Posted by rainbowbrite on October 12, 2005, at 7:31:14
In reply to I'm a truly awful person (not really), posted by gardenergirl on October 11, 2005, at 21:26:34
in your meeting. Hope it goes ok. Im glad you got some work done.
Posted by rainbowbrite on October 12, 2005, at 7:34:08
In reply to :-) » gardenergirl, posted by alexandra_k on October 12, 2005, at 6:40:53
I read a half a chapter yesterday. today I need to do double that and pick a topic.
Posted by rainbowbrite on October 12, 2005, at 19:49:59
In reply to unprdctive yest but more prductive than 2 days ago, posted by rainbowbrite on October 12, 2005, at 7:34:08
starts to sound funny, well 'tomorrow' is cracking me up today!!!
Posted by javableue on October 12, 2005, at 22:25:48
In reply to you know when you say a word to many times it, posted by rainbowbrite on October 12, 2005, at 19:49:59
Oh yes, I know that feeling.
Currently having it because of a test I have tomorrow, but all too soon the paper of doom will subject me to it again.
jb
Posted by gardenergirl on October 13, 2005, at 7:31:05
In reply to *G*o*o*d*L*u*c*k* **gg**, posted by rainbowbrite on October 12, 2005, at 7:31:14
I survived it! And it was actually okay.
I didn't cry...always a good thing.
I didn't feel ashamed or shamed.
I actually was able to talk about my topic with some knowledge and authority.
I got my questions answered.
I held my boundaries (or at least was thoughtful and intentional when I shared something more personal).
I have a plan.
I have the support, encouragement (who knew a psychoanalyst could be so positive reinforcing?) and a shared vision with my chair. (My chair really does support me...unless the hydraulics go out, tee hee!)
I feel happy.
Good lord. This approach what makes me anxious thing is really empowering!!!!
wonder how long it will last?
Thanks for support, folks!
gg
Posted by rainbowbrite on October 13, 2005, at 8:14:34
In reply to It wasn't that bad...actually kind of good!, posted by gardenergirl on October 13, 2005, at 7:31:05
Posted by alexandra_k on October 13, 2005, at 15:39:00
In reply to It wasn't that bad...actually kind of good!, posted by gardenergirl on October 13, 2005, at 7:31:05
:-)
thats really great.
its amazing how sometimes it really doesn't feel like we have done very much...
but we actually have a pretty good grip on the topic.
i'm so glad that went well for you
Posted by gardenergirl on October 13, 2005, at 17:45:57
In reply to Re: It wasn't that bad...actually kind of good! » gardenergirl, posted by alexandra_k on October 13, 2005, at 15:39:00
Still riding the wave of approach versus avoid! :)
Hope things are going well for everyone else.
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on October 21, 2005, at 7:07:36
In reply to Thanks ladies, posted by gardenergirl on October 13, 2005, at 17:45:57
I have another meeting next week, and I have to have a couple things done by then. I've of course been putting it off, and I didn't realize my meeting was so early in the week (if I had half a brain, it would have been obvious.)
At any rate, I wanted to post it here, for additional accountability.
How's everyone else doing?
gg
Posted by rainbowbrite on October 21, 2005, at 14:30:34
In reply to Okay...I've got two assignments, posted by gardenergirl on October 21, 2005, at 7:07:36
good luck with it
I have to read 300 text book pages and 14 long journal articles and start at least one essay ASAP, hopefully posting this will add some pressure and make me do it.
Posted by gardenergirl on October 21, 2005, at 15:47:27
In reply to good idea, posted by rainbowbrite on October 21, 2005, at 14:30:34
That's a lot.
Make sure to break it into smaller chunks. :)
gg
Posted by alexandra_k on October 21, 2005, at 16:12:09
In reply to Okay...I've got two assignments, posted by gardenergirl on October 21, 2005, at 7:07:36
research proposal for monday eep...
Posted by rainbowbrite on October 21, 2005, at 16:39:55
In reply to Holy cow! » rainbowbrite, posted by gardenergirl on October 21, 2005, at 15:47:27
i waited too long. My goal for tonight is to read 70 more pages. ill over load with much more i think.
Posted by rainbowbrite on October 21, 2005, at 16:40:35
In reply to Re: Okay...I've got two assignments, posted by alexandra_k on October 21, 2005, at 16:12:09
with updates :-)
Posted by gardenergirl on October 21, 2005, at 17:10:06
In reply to Re: Okay...I've got two assignments, posted by alexandra_k on October 21, 2005, at 16:12:09
Good luck. I'm not going to be able to get to mine until late tomorrow at the earliest. Today's been crazy, and I'm just not up to it tonight.
gg
Posted by rainbowbrite on October 21, 2005, at 17:37:40
In reply to Re: Okay...I've got two assignments » alexandra_k, posted by gardenergirl on October 21, 2005, at 17:10:06
its more important that you rest then!
Good luck to both of you.
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