I have officially past the point of no return for my dissertation. And, I cannot be more elated/relieved! I have finished my 12-month confirmation viva. For my doctoral thesis, I have to complete a certain number of benchmarks before I can officially be awarded the Ph.D. Every 6 months I have to do something and … Continue reading A Real Researcher
Yeah… about those curls
I guess I'll wait on the curls. My hair was doing well with the CG method, so I know it will work out when I actually have the time and energy. It is just too much to maintain right now while being so far away from home. Plus, I have been fairly sick lately. And … Continue reading Yeah… about those curls
Curly Curls
I am doing it! I am embracing the curls! I have always had slightly wavy, sometimes highly curly, most times ridiculously frizzy, crazy thick hair. Every day, I would either blow dry and straighten my hair or pull it up into a ponytail. On very rare occasions, I would try to do it curly which … Continue reading Curly Curls
Edits/comments/suggestions
This seems to be my life right now... Write paper Have supervisory team look at it Get edits/comments/suggestions back Meet to discuss said edits/comment/suggestions Fix said edits/comment/suggestions Have my team check it again Get another round of edits/comments/suggestions Do it all over again, until quite literally the deadline. I understand this technique helps me become … Continue reading Edits/comments/suggestions
Let’s Talk Podcasts
Podcasts. They are an amazing thing. Don't ya think? No matter the topic, you can most likely find a podcast about it. They are a nice way to fill the void while still learning something new. Plus they are free. What can be better? While traveling, I ride on buses and planes for long periods … Continue reading Let’s Talk Podcasts
A Research Reminder
I have always been told, 'if a Ph.D. was easy... everyone would do it'. I know that I can be guaranteed low times in my research. Well, how do I get out of those challenging times? It helps to find someone who has been through this before and hear how they have handled the situation. … Continue reading A Research Reminder
Tekapo Beauty
I have recently returned from a weekend visit from Tekapo, New Zealand. I want to say how beautiful this place was... but I don't know if words can do it justice. I also could post tons of pictures... but don't know if pictures would do it justice. The mixture between the crisp chill weather, the … Continue reading Tekapo Beauty
Ups and Downs
Traveling comes with ups and downs. The opportunity to see new things, go to different places, taste novel foods, and witness a mixture of cultures is generally too good to pass up. But then out of nowhere the homesickness can grab ahold of you, shaking you up so much you can't think straight. When I … Continue reading Ups and Downs
Childish Wonder
Oh, the enjoyment of being a kid. The wonder. The excitement. The uncertainty, yet the abundance of bravery. While sitting in the Auckland airport at the Domestic Terminal awaiting my final flight to board, people watching is an absolute must. I particularly love watching children. Typically, the children of traveling parents are braver than most … Continue reading Childish Wonder
Just About Anything 