Author Archives: alexk

Gardening and Godzilla

Posted on May 17, 2014 by alexk

I took last weekend off and travelled home to see my Mum for Mother’s Day.  It was an especially lovely visit because all of my siblings returned home as well.  So along with spouses and kids it was a full … Continue reading →

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Plugging Away

Posted on May 3, 2014 by alexk

I have had a very intense week between research, work, and my personal life.  I did well to get through and I am looking forward to some R&R tonight and tomorrow.  I presented at the Oslo Colloquium on Tuesday morning and … Continue reading →

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Feeling Joyous

Posted on April 26, 2014 by alexk

I am feeling quite joyous and pleased with my progress.  I have had the week off work and have focused exclusively on research.  I now have a much clearer picture of what the “story” of my research should be and have … Continue reading →

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Reflect Reread Reflect…

Posted on April 19, 2014 by alexk

It is another day of slow but steady progress.  I spent an unplanned three hours this morning reading and reflecting on a seminal paper in my field.  As much as I want to move forward with revising my thesis I … Continue reading →

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The Big Picture

Posted on April 12, 2014 by alexk

It is 444pm and the library closes at 5pm so I this will be a brief post.  I had a very busy work week so my progress was slow on the research front.  Today I focused on completing my review … Continue reading →

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Nothing But The Work!!

Posted on April 5, 2014 by alexk

I have spent most of my time at the library today getting my “head back into research”.  I submitted my final draft chapter to my supervisors on March 28 and enjoyed a week long break from research which has been lovely. My key … Continue reading →

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Refine and Submit

Posted on March 22, 2014 by alexk

This is going to be another fast post because I have to depart to complete some errands.  I have just completed a solid Introductory Chapter –yeah!!  I will take the next few days to refine and revise the chapter and then will submit to … Continue reading →

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Three Sentences

Posted on March 15, 2014 by alexk

It is 7pm and I have had a productive day of reading and writing.  I  am on track to have this chapter completed by next Saturday.  I will have one week to refine the chapter before I forward to my … Continue reading →

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Most Excellent Day

Posted on March 8, 2014 by alexk

This will be a quick post as I have to depart to complete some errands.  It has been a great day at the library.  I arrived early and worked steadily.  I definitely felt more “in the flow” and did a … Continue reading →

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Post Vacation Ramp Up –Slow!!!

Posted on March 1, 2014 by alexk

It is 516pm and my energy level is definitely waning!  It was lovely to be off last week and I had a wonderful time visiting my parents in sunny Florida.  It was a definite adjustment returning to the cold weather … Continue reading →

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