In comparison with my last post here it has been a very good week. I’ve been feeling more on top of it at work and getting things accomplished – the web site, and the newsletter, getting events organised. Trying to cram what is normally a full-time job into a three day week has been a challenge, I’ve had to do a little bit of overtime but have been offered TOIL (time-off-in-lieu of pay) which is great. A break at the end of this, when my boss is back will be very welcome!
Study on the other hand, has suffered. I’ve been tossing up whether to pull out of the course because I am so far behind. I’m going to put everything I have into it this weekend and try to get up to date. On one hand, withdrawing from the course would be a relief. On the other hand it would be very disappointing, particularly since it is a subject which I should be having no trouble with!
The other thing is I always seem to be struggling to meet deadlines with my study. I really think I have some sort of mental block going, where I just can’t seem to discipline myself to do regular, steady work. Then the week when something is due I’m clocking up massive research sessions trying to get a submission ready. It amazes me I’ve been getting decent marks, working under such self-imposed conditions.
Anyway, here’s hoping I can pull this one off.