Category Archives: Time Management

Read, Read, Read AND Write, Write, Write!

Posted on January 11, 2014 by alexk

This is going to be a very quick post as I have to depart shortly to do some errands.  I worked feverishly until the end of December to complete two solid thesis chapters.  I literally submitted them on December 31st at … Continue reading →

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8:32pm…

Posted on December 29, 2013 by alexk

It is December 28 and I am finishing up my research at work because the library closed at 5pm.  Christmas was wonderful and welcome break from research but today it is now time to pay the piper!!   I worked hard today … Continue reading →

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Crazy Good!!

Posted on December 15, 2013 by alexk

It is 947pm on Saturday night and I am a very happy camper.  I have taken some vacation to get some traction on my writing and it has paid dividends.  I have a rough draft of  Chapter 4 completed and 50% of … Continue reading →

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Wrapping Up

Posted on November 30, 2013 by alexk

Wow, the sky is a beautiful combinations of pinks and blues.  It is almost 5pm and I am glad that I looked up from my computer because it is spectacular.  This is a lovely end to a full and productive … Continue reading →

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Back in the Game

Posted on November 23, 2013 by alexk

The month of November has been atypical.  I was in Ottawa one weekend and in Boston last weekend.  The upside to Boston was that I was there to attend a leadership conference and was able to hear Jim Kouzes speak … Continue reading →

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Surviving to Thriving!

Posted on November 9, 2013 by alexk

Wow, the last two weeks have been intense, and challenging.  Last weekend I travelled to visit my parents last weekend and therefore did not go to the library.  I journeyed by train so was able to some reading while enroute.  It was lovely to … Continue reading →

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Saturday Breakfast

Posted on October 20, 2013 by alexk

It is Saturday and I am NOT at the library!  Instead, I am taking a break from research and am currently awaiting my breakfast at a restaurant.  I worked hard all week on my literature review and have a very … Continue reading →

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The Post-Thanksgiving Post

Posted on October 15, 2013 by alexk

I have been “heads down” at the library all day and just remembered that I did not complete a blog post last Saturday because I was preparing for Thanksgiving.  Last week my focus continued to be on gathering papers for … Continue reading →

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“Off” but Oddly Productive

Posted on September 28, 2013 by alexk

It is 4pm and I have had very “heads down” day so far at the library.  I battled some serious sleepiness at noon.  I think this is partially due to my focus on reading and summarizing the literature.  I can … Continue reading →

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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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