I must confess a few things tonight. I have not been posting regularly to my blog, as I am sure anybody who passes this way can tell. I have an excuse, but it isn't a very good one: I have been working.
More specifically, I have been working on my dissertation. I must confess, that I don't often lay out personal stuff on this thing, but let me be the first to say that I have found the process of writing this thing completely a kick in the ass.
It is time-consuming, alienating and completing tiring work. Let me give you an example, just to show you, how boring it can be. My title: Post-War Labour Policy in Ontario, 1949-1985. Now granted I chose the topic and do find it interesting. But let me tell you, if you need something to help you sleep, do I have the solution for you (and all of your friends).
That said, I do stand in awe of people who have done it already, especially those who seem to do it without a shred of self-doubt. But this comes to my real confession: I can't stop doubting every word I put on the page. Is it good enough? Do I know what the heck I am talking about?? Pathetic I know.
But such is writing this thing. I certainly don't mean to imply that this work is any more difficult than anyone else, in fact it is probably a lot less stressful than most people's jobs.
But alas, this thing is one giant kick in the butt...Any suggestions (besides quit whining?)
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I once heard that adding peas to one's diet greatly increases the stamina needed to wrtie a dissertation AND update a blog.
Just sayin'.
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