Hi everyone,
After a low-key week last week, things started moving this week. I have assignments for my classes (and they're not easy!) and we've started discussing projects. My boss returned from the conference and has work for me AND I need to keep working on my master's project. I was planning to finish and defend by May anyway (because I really want to graduate), but as I signed my contract for my job this week (YEAH) I was reminded of how it is IMPERATIVE that I finish my thesis on time. For some reason that makes it seem more stressful, even though it is the same timeline I have always planned on. After talking with some of my friends in the program, we are starting to figure out why people graduate late. For one, it can be hard to meet with your advisor when you'd like - they are so helpful but SO busy. Plus, even when you are close to finished, you have to be able to coordinate at least four schedules for the defense (and again, they are all busy!) Not to mention that you have to write up a paper and put together a 25 minutes presentation after completing the projec.t But I am going to get it done...and not just the last week of May, but earlier so I can enjoy a vacation BEFORE I start working. I can't believe I am starting a real job - after I signed my offer I started reading through the benefits packets and information and it is overwhelming...I think I will need someone to interpret it for me!
Well, I suppose I should get back to trying to be productive, especially since I have a fun weekend planned (oops!) I will let you know all about it next week! Have a great weekend!