I am working hard to finish the I Do shrug from Knitty before I leave for a family wedding in Europe on Thursday. Ordinarily, I would say, "hey, a multihour plane ride, I can just finish it them," but apparently knitting needles are not allowed on European flights, and I do NOT want to risk it. Too bad that they're not allowed; I could really get some good sock knitting done!
I am praying that I do not run out of yarn; if I do, I will have to rip back and make the sleeves a little shorter. That would be okay, except for the time thing. Eek. I will definitely have to knit on the plane then, at least on the way over, which I hear you can usually swing.
I am actually going to get elite status with United this year because I have done so much travelling. Totally ridiculous. I am not a business traveler, nor have I gone on a real vacation. It's all seeing family, my husband's job market, plus moving across the country. Wow.
Monday, May 07, 2007
Friday, May 04, 2007
Work, work, work
I have been pretty busy lately, so haven't had time to update the blog. I am trying to finish up my interim papers so I can take my oral exams. UGH. I was hoping that I would be able to take them by the time we moved in early July, but that is not going to happen. I think I had a good shot at it, but then I didn't do any work for a month b/c we were so wrapped up in trying to decide where we wanted to go next year.
I am leaving this Thursday to go to Europe for almost a week, and won't have time to do any work then (I could take my laptop, but would also have to take the converter, etc. which is a huge huge pain). We are just so, so busy with things that are NOT school. My plan is now to take my orals by the end of the summer. I will probably have a big chunk of time then when I won't be able to work b/c of moving and getting settled, but really, I have to get going.
I mentioned several months ago that I've been using a dissertation coach, and I cannot say enough good things about it. I am using an online coaching message board, so it is affordable ($50/month) and it really helps me focus and work at least a little bit each day.
I am currently writing my third paper. I am chugging through. It is tough, but I know I can do it.
I am leaving this Thursday to go to Europe for almost a week, and won't have time to do any work then (I could take my laptop, but would also have to take the converter, etc. which is a huge huge pain). We are just so, so busy with things that are NOT school. My plan is now to take my orals by the end of the summer. I will probably have a big chunk of time then when I won't be able to work b/c of moving and getting settled, but really, I have to get going.
I mentioned several months ago that I've been using a dissertation coach, and I cannot say enough good things about it. I am using an online coaching message board, so it is affordable ($50/month) and it really helps me focus and work at least a little bit each day.
I am currently writing my third paper. I am chugging through. It is tough, but I know I can do it.
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