So recently I was offered another position at school which I was extremely excited for! I never thought that I would ever get an offer that would be so wonderful, but alas I did. This put me in a bit of a predicament. One of my current places of employment is not conflicting with my dream job! Yes, I know the answer is just screaming out at me. I however seem to have some sort of moral soul that makes me "feel" bad about certain situations no normal person would really feel bad about. I'm not entirely sure if this is a blessing or a curse. Thus far it seems to be more of a curse.
Hopefully by the end of this week I will have everything figured out in its entirety. Other than that exciting news, I have also developed a thesis idea which I find to be more suiting for creating further research as well as changing things within the research world. It involves my mother and is extremely important to my life. I feel as though it can really inspire and change and that is what I intended for my thesis. My professor seemed shocked that I was already eligible for candidacy after this semester. She looked baffled at me and stated "How'd you get all those credits after only your second semester." I am a go getter and when I want something enough I will get it regardless of how much pain and suffering I must go through in order to obtain my dreams. It's quite difficult to work so much and go full time in a masters program, but quite honestly I thrive off of stressful situations.
Such as my paper being due on Monday for my New Mexico conference which I will be attending in just about one week! Well it will be one week from Weds. I am thrilled and nervous all in one. I've never presented at a conference before and hope that I will do a wonderful job. My friend Shannon says that I speak "eloquently." I hope that others too find some sort of intelligence and eloquence to what I have to say about Sexuality and Second Life. Pictured to the left in a newer photograph of myself. I've been dressing in turquoise jewelery to get me into the "New Mexico" state of mind. I plan on spoiling myself silly since I will be there on Valentines Day weekend and since I am lacking a Valentine I am going to treat myself to all kinds of lovely vegetarian cuisines (something they are famous for) as well as buy myself loads of pretty items. I will of course also be bringing back a few surprises for some of my favorite people! My mother says I look like a movie star in that picture. If only.
Other than being terribly busy I have been looking at other ways to get my work out there. It seems more difficult than simple and rejection is something I know I will have to face in time. I found one call for papers that I am interested in potentially researching. It is about Joe Strummer. For those of you who are not aware of this musical genius he is the lead singer of the Clash! He is fantastic and so is his music. Basically, I can research anything I want about the legend I just have to relate it to communication studies. I'm not entirely sure if I want to do some sort of research on solely him or in relation to his band. (Though he has a couple of those circulating around). The research abstract is not due until May 1st so I have some time to research and formulate some ideas. I also have another abstract that I must finish by the 10th and finish my paper before November for another conference I plan on attending. I may even submit to present at more than one panel this time. I must attend this conference because it is crucial for getting into a PhD program! I can't believe I'm two classes away from completing some of my masters and then thesis here I come!
Well tomorrow is a busy day and I will most likely get up extra early to shower, run to school to fill out paper work, then go to work. After work I have something special planned out so I'm excited about that :). Hopefully things will go better than the last time I went out with the opposite sex. To the left my dinner is pictured. Yes, I know it is not the most bright idea to eat dinner at this hour, but there simply aren't enough hours in my day to cater to my bodies needs. After working out I actually weighed myself and found that I've lost weight so this is my celebration dinner. Go figure, I lose weight and I run back home after a good workout to eat something and potentially gain weight. It is a mozzarella and portibello sandwich on whole grain bread, fruit, a tart, and some of my favorite blackberry merlot! Mmm mm mmm good. I will eat this and have pleasant dreams tonight. Hope you all have a wonderful night and stay warm!
Sincerely,
Alexis Zoe
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