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Posted on June 9, 2015 by anyushka
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PhD Lesson 1: Humility is a Virtue. Or: Reality Check.

Posted on May 23, 2015 by anyushka

I had my first meeting with my supervisor today, and let’s just say it wasn’t a rousing success. Apparently I’m not nearly as prepared as I should be, and my proposal – the one that earned me both places I … Continue reading →

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Make Way, Make Way – Heaps of Books Approaching!

Posted on May 2, 2015 by anyushka

This is what’s coming my way soon! I’ll be a student again soon, this time as a PhD candidate! Back to university, and back to literature! – I can ‘t wait!  I’ve been offered both a full-time and a part-time place, it’s not … Continue reading →

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Not Knowing

Posted on March 10, 2015 by anyushka

Sometimes it seems as if I’m walking on parallel paths, and that’s why I get so confused, trying to figure out where I am and who I am and where I want to go… Maybe it doesn’t have to be … Continue reading →

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Fear and Wonder

Posted on February 20, 2015 by anyushka

I’m having a bit of a tough day today; spending time thinking about very personal and rather painful things with my counsellor, and wondering how I will digest it all. One thing I can do is give thanks for all … Continue reading →

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Fake It Till You Make It

Posted on October 27, 2014 by anyushka

“Someone asked me recently how to do something she thought was going to be difficult, in this case recording an audiobook, and I suggested she pretend that she was someone who could do it. Not pretend to do it, but … Continue reading →

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