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about to start my first "theory" paper...::gulp::
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allowing myself time to pleasure read each night has helped with stress.
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just received a lovely bouquet of roses from the fiance.
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has it been stressful balancing my relationship and grad school, yes. was it worth it that my fiance moved across the country with me: without.a.doubt. wouldn't change anything.
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my professor brought homemade chips and salsa to class...it's like a taste of home.
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learning the fine skill known as "skimming"
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Something I figured out while reading Kenneth Burke over the past two weeks - skim the whole piece, then read the conclusion carefully, then go back and read the introduction carefully, especially paying attention to words that identify the research question/the way the paper is organized, THEN when you skim, you'll have a better sense of when you need to slow down and pay attention to a section.
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taking a break from reading to actually socialize with the first and second-years in my cohort.
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using this weekend to catch up and get ahead
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first paper - complete. now to read 400 pages before Monday.
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Having one of those moments where I wonder how I got into this program since I'm the only one who has no field school experience.
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enjoying my last free weekend before the semester starts.