I had my PhD defense on Monday. I still cannot believe that I did it! I am much relieved now. Even I am still quite busy with school work (trying to publish papers), it just feels differently knowing I am working on this as a Dr. When I looked back, all the hard work seems to be paid off. You just have to believe in yourself, and keep positive. One day it will happen to you too! Best wishes!
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1. stop procrastinating
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2. bodybuilding
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3. enter a bodybuilding competition
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4. increase my vocabulary
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5. visit antarctica
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6. hug a panda
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7. talk less, listen more
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8. go to bed earlier
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9. Throw a dart into a map and travel to where it lands
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10. get a job
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11. Learn American Sign Language
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12. learn how to tie a tie
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13. learn photography
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14. live simply
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15. travel around the world
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16. learn to like myself
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17. drink more water
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18. appreciate what I have
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19. learn to cook
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20. have inner peace
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21. Spend less time fooling around on the net and more time actually working
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22. Play more tennis
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23. spend more time outdoors
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24. live in today
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25. Get a tattoo
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26. learn Tantra
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27. go to argentina
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Recent entries
I am glad I got through it!
8 months ago
Tomorrow is my BIG day!
8 months ago
In less than 20 hours, I will defend my PhD dissertation! I am exhausted now, but I still need to practise the talk one more time today.
If you really want it, you can do it! Cheer up everyone!
ready to wrap up...
8 months ago
Wow, time goes fast. It’s been 3 weeks since my first entry, and I am going to submit my dissertation in just 2 days!
Been working 14+ hours almost every day. And now I have 7 chapters and 180 pages – just need a bit final touch and then print and bind!
Have another week to prepare for the defense. Still in the dark before the dawn, but getting closer!
Wish everyone luck!
