The marathon

The marathon is in town this weekend and that actually made me think about my grad school experience. From everything I have heard about grad school, it is more of a marathon than a sprint. In fact, one professor said to the class last semester that it isn't always the most talented that make it to get a doctorate, but the most determined.

I consider myself a pretty determined person. When I set my mind to something, I tend to get it done. Sometimes I have to remember that because the challenge of grad school so far is the exhausting process of continuing to write. In fact, I have to write so much that sometimes I forget that writing is fun. So here I am trying to remember that.

I spent today writing a short paper and a proposal for my theoretical research paper. I have another paper to do this week, but I am waiting on this delightful thing called IDS to send me the research that I need.

I also spent the day watching episodes of "Veronica Mars" for my research class paper. I actually get to write a paper about a TV show that I loved.

So now it is 9 p.m. and I am exhausted. Ready for another week of the grind of my day job and my schooling -- two full time jobs. Now is the time to remember that I am a determined person and I can do this.