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10 040 Words & 56 Pages

Posted on September 14, 2013 by alexk

It is 730pm and I am smackered.  I need to depart before the sun goes down!!!  I just forwarded the deck for next week’s colloquium to the host along with my draft Abstract, Chapter 1, and Chapter 3.  It feels really … Continue reading →

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10% Complete

Posted on September 7, 2013 by alexk

It is 11pm and it has been a grueling week.  I spent very long days at the library for most of the week and did not make as much progress with my writing as I had hoped.  That said, I … Continue reading →

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Chapter 3 –Methodology Underway

Posted on August 31, 2013 by alexk

This is a two minute post because the library is closing imminently!!  I have commenced the writing on my Methodology chapter and have been muttering under my breath since I arrived.  Why did I not heed the advice I received … Continue reading →

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The Official Draft Is Underway

Posted on August 24, 2013 by alexk

It is 430pm and I am pleased with my progress today.  For the first time in a very long time, I wrote all day and have completed a draft Abstract and Introduction section using the proper formatting for a thesis.  … Continue reading →

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Dogpaddling…

Posted on August 17, 2013 by alexk

It is 430pm and the library has announced that they are closing in 30minutes.  Based on my productivity it feels like I just arrived –sigh!!  It has been a difficult week.  Lots of change at work and I was also … Continue reading →

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It Is Time For A Break!!!

Posted on August 8, 2013 by alexk

It is 653pm on Day 4 of my vacation and it is definitely time for a break!!  I have worked hard for 4 days straight and am keeping my commitment to take the next three days off to relax and … Continue reading →

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Slog But Worth It!!

Posted on August 3, 2013 by alexk

The highlight of my week was a Skype call with a recent DBA graduate.  She was very open with her commentary about the process to complete her doctorate and the benefits of the achievement.  I took copious notes and look … Continue reading →

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Three Down, One To Go!

Posted on July 16, 2013 by alexk

I am on an Air Canada flight returning from the Henley Colloquium.  Overall, it was a great experience.  I was pleased with how I delivered my research update and received valuable feedback.  I also really enjoyed listening to the other … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Weekend

Posted on June 17, 2013 by alexk

My partner and just returned from a highly enjoyable weekend visiting family.  It is so important to make the time for getting together with loved ones and it continues to be my highest priority.  Fortunately, we travelled by train so … Continue reading →

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Long Day

Posted on June 8, 2013 by alexk

This post is going to be super short.  I had a “full court press week” between research, work travel, and tennis lessons.   The research highlight of my week was meeting with a Rotman Economics professor to discuss some recent analysis.  Our … Continue reading →

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