I went on vacation the day after I took my oral candidacy exam. I hadn't realized just how tense I had been while preparing for the exam; I've never felt such an obvious release of tension. Even though the trip was to Gatlinburg, TN with my whole 28-member family (including two infants), it was blissful.
When I told Academic Advisor about my July vacation plans, he half-joked that I better have my paper submitted before then. I thought about it a little and decided that it's a really good goal. By the time we go through a few more iterations, we probably will be entering summer. It would be positively glorious to lie on the beach with a beer knowing that the paper is off my desk.
Yes, that's the goal. That's a big juicy carrot dangling on a stick. I'm gonna kick that paper's ass.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
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Go get your carrot!
Great goal. I should maybe take example on that.
I'm pretty sure your advisor was more serious than not, but said it in a good way! Go for it.
I agree hypo -- he was probably more like 1% kidding rather than half kidding. But like you say, at least he was nice about it.
Let's hope your advisers help you keep that goal.
Goals like that are my favourite carrot too - it's great to get away knowing that it's done and off your desk.
That's a great goal! Your vacation will be so much more fun if you don't have that hanging over you. :)
that's a great carrot! Also, a happy advisor is an advantage, for leaving for and returning from holidays.
Oh, and grab that carrot, juice it, and put some vodka in. Happy Friday!
Oh, and grab that carrot, juice it, and put some vodka in. Happy Friday!
What great motivation to finish that paper. Go for it!
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