I Can Do It!

So what happened to decisions I made yesterday?

I didn’t manage to reach home by 6pm. I spent time fixing my bathroom curtain, chit-chat with few people on msn, and only managed to play piano for half an hour. Then after 9pm I was taking my leisure time hooking around the Internet, actually, Facebook to be exact, just to look at friends’ photos. Such a waste of time!

What about this morning?

I reached uni at 8.30am, not 8am, and I wasn’t doing any serious work. I am just taking notes, and planning on my Web 2.0 chapter. I feel extremely difficult to kick start a chapter.

Anyway, was checking my iGoogle countdowns, 369 days till End of PhD, and 188 days till Submit thesis. It was my initial planning, to graduate by birthday next year, and to submit (at least) my first draft by 26th January 2009. So, by 27th July 2008 this Saturday, I will have a half year period to work on my thesis before submitting my first draft, which is reasonable amount of time I think. My birth date and the thought of submitting PhD thesis reminds me of Lukasz, my current PhD idol, I want to learn to be as efficient as him, as successful as him.

From this Saturday onwards, I shall not allow any relaxation time for myself.

Physical health wise, I think as long as I take enough fruits and vegetable, I will be able to withstand the pressure from working extensively. I need to reduce amount of meat and dessert.

Mental health wise, I will totally depend on God. I am very confident that He will help and guide me throughout. I was actually worried about Anita Borg that I applied a month ago, but I guess, I will have to depend entirely on God’s grace. I should not worry about things which should never belong to me, and things which will certainly be mine, right? Oh I love You Lord, You are so wonderful!

369 days till End of PhD, 188 days till Submit thesis, 4 days till serious-no-joke work. YPH, u can do it, u can do it, u can do it!!!