Discipline is not my strong suit.
But, when writing a thesis or dissertation, I have found that such a personal discovery means nothing. Without discipline, it is impossible to bring to fruition any self-directed projected, especially something as massive as this. So, I look for creative ways to help pull myself through this quagmire.
And, as I imagine how I am going to do this (while working full-time and trying my best to be an attentive wife and loving mother), I think that the help of my friends might pull me through while indirectly willing me to venture forward.
And so it begins.
Every day, I plan to read some article or write about some discovery I have made about my thesis. I am asking you--my friends, my faithful--to offer your thoughts and feedback. When I began this process of online education, I assumed it would be fun. It is not. I miss the intimacy of a classroom and the challenge of peers who are not afraid to disagree or to confront my presuppositions. So, this blog is my weak effort at recreating that which I miss so much and regain the love of learning I seem to have misplaced.
So thank you in advance for taking the time to share with me, read with me, commiserate with me. You may never know how valuable you are.
Sincerely,
Janelle
But, when writing a thesis or dissertation, I have found that such a personal discovery means nothing. Without discipline, it is impossible to bring to fruition any self-directed projected, especially something as massive as this. So, I look for creative ways to help pull myself through this quagmire.
And, as I imagine how I am going to do this (while working full-time and trying my best to be an attentive wife and loving mother), I think that the help of my friends might pull me through while indirectly willing me to venture forward.
And so it begins.
Every day, I plan to read some article or write about some discovery I have made about my thesis. I am asking you--my friends, my faithful--to offer your thoughts and feedback. When I began this process of online education, I assumed it would be fun. It is not. I miss the intimacy of a classroom and the challenge of peers who are not afraid to disagree or to confront my presuppositions. So, this blog is my weak effort at recreating that which I miss so much and regain the love of learning I seem to have misplaced.
So thank you in advance for taking the time to share with me, read with me, commiserate with me. You may never know how valuable you are.
Sincerely,
Janelle
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