another step forward

The process of getting a PhD was a mystery before I began, but at times it still seems mysterious. I keep thinking some tasks will be easy, but they never turn out that way. Setting up my own research has been far more complicated than I initially imagined, and as a result my plan to start my study in March is not going to be realized. The good news is the facility I am conducting the training in is open year round. I had several weeks where it appeared I had made little progress, but yesterday I actually sorted out a lot of things and hope to have everything turned in for approval next week. That means it will probably be May before I actually conduct any research, but planning is an important step. All I know is that this is not for the faint of heart. On a similar note a student who is in the class I am teaching, and the practicum I am supervising asked me Friday "If you are always with us, how do you have time for your own work?" GREAT QUESTION! Perhaps this is my problem. J tries to offer some encouragement ("Get it done so we can get out of here!"). Now if that doesn't motivate you...