Celebrating!

September 20, 2008

Well, my waiting is over and I am extremely happy with the grade I received for my thesis (to say the least!). In addition to the mark, I understand that the thorough and extensive feedback I received from both examiners is an honour. I was surprised to see my work being treated so seriously and will definately follow up each of the points presented.

I have read both reports several times and my head is swimming with thoughts about the incredible process I have undegone and about the work I have produced. Thought about the future are also beginning to arise.

I will be back in the next few days, I need to reflect here in writing.  I imagine my thoughts will slowly unravel soon. Maybe the fireworks in my head are making it difficult to think? Or… maybe it is school which is making me fuzzy…

 

 


A real book in my hands

September 4, 2008

I have been getting up at 5 am every morning to read chapters of Fields of Play by Richardson which I mentioned here.

After two years of reading journal articles in PDF form printed on my printer or ebooks on my screen, it is satisfying to have a real book in my hands. I don’t know how I would have survived in the Masters program without digital texts but it really isn’t the same as physically searching the library and holding a new, fresh smelling book or a tattered, well read volume.

As far as the fascinating structure of the book, the engaging style and the relevant content go, I will write later. I will also relate to the process I went through with my thesis which already is clicking into place.

I’m off to a meeting.