After spending my days and mostly nights in front of the computer and surrounded by my readings, this is the moment where I get to say three words -- Job well done. I have successfully complete my dissertation on suicide, which means that starting next week, after the registration, I am now a provisional PhD student! Phew. It was a long wait but well worth the effort. I have in fact just sent the final copy of my research to a friend who will be printing it out for me so that I don't have to wait for the binding and other business once I land in the capital. This will save me a lot of time since I need to be back home again for the submission of the HDR report which is due on the 30th of this month.
Wow, I feel so productive right now. Last minute deadlines always take out the best in me. I spent a straight seven hours from the time I came home last night working on the tit bits and corrections. The past week has been extremely stressful. I was juggling my brother's football matches with my writing. One particular night, I was unable to sleep a wink. Just as my Dad was leaving for his morning walk, I decided it was time for me to call in a night and try to fall asleep. I wish I could have the same zeal and focus much before the deadlines appear in the horizon. I would fare a lot better if that would have been the case. With this dissertation out of the way, I now have the HDR, as mentioned earlier, and then the real hard work begins. So far things have been progressing well so there is reason to believe that good things are in store for the future as well.
Cheers!
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