Into the Thick of Things

Well, I've been in full on Thesis Mode for a couple weeks now, and its killing me. OK, that's an exaggeration. It's actually really exciting to be closing in on the completion of my degree. Its stressful though. I addition to trying to write up a year and a half's worth of research into two distinct ideas, I also have to stay on top of my graduate school paperwork. I learned when I graduated Weber State how much messing up your paperwork can ruin your life, so I'm hoping things will be smoother this time through.

Anyways...A few weeks ago I had the file with the latest draft of my thesis on it tell me it was corrupted (because I'm the File Whisperer). It was tragic, I lost 3 pages of work, and it totally changed the mood of the day. Because of this, I started saving my files as .doc instead of .docx (what kind of company changes their file extensions with the latest version of their program? An evil company), and then attaching that file to an email, in addition to saving them on my thumb drive and computer.

And here's the string of ridiculous emails I have to prove just how far I've gone to ensure I won't lose my file. I think the progression of screen captures really shows the progression of my insanity. Also, the ads on the side entertain me, because they're in part based on the text in your email, so there's a few for pet nail clipping and shower heads.

And yes, I did save my draft as "The The Thesis." The next, less rough draft may be labeled "The The The The Thesis." I may also start calling it "Where My Will to Live Has Gone to Stay."

Horn Tooting

So, it's a little late in the game, but I've finally started writing my thesis! There's some other things that need to be done before I can really do some good analysis, but I heard that just starting was a major thing to accomplish, and its totally true! Before you know it, I may actually defend this thing, then graduate, then get a job, then make my dreams come true saving the world and travelling wherever I feel like.....

Goodness, the possibilities are enough to make me delirious! Yay, me!

Also, I went grocery shopping yesterday, fresh off a good paycheck, and now have enough food to eat well for, like, two weeks! I'm well on my way to fulfilling my New Year's cooking resolution, I bought the ingredients for Spinach Enchiladas and Not-From-A-Package Fettuccine Alfredo. Also, Life Cereal was on sale, so I bought 3, because few things are better than Life Cereal.

Sorry for being so self-indulgent, I'm just really proud to finally feel like I'm moving somewhere.