Category Archives: Surviving the DBA

13 500

Posted on January 26, 2014 by alexk

It is 743pm and I am not feeling smackered for once.  That said, I am very glad to be leaving the library because it has been a full day and week.  I have a solid literature review of 13 500 … Continue reading →

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Solid Progress

Posted on January 19, 2014 by alexk

It is Saturday, almost 8pm,  and I am still at the library!  It has been a full week of reading and writing.  I am generally pleased with the results.  I have  38 pages written of my literature review and have one more … Continue reading →

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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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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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Productive Week

Posted on October 27, 2013 by alexk

Another quick post because my partner is picking me up in five minutes.  It was a slow start to the day but I have gathered momentum.  I accomplished three things today.  First, I created a “mind-map” of the literature.  Second, … 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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