Yes! I heard a few moments ago that I was admitted to TTU's distance PhD program in Technical Communication & Rhetoric. And I accepted within 60 seconds or so of reading the email.
Yes!
Yes! I did not apply anywhere else this year, and I knew TTU was the only school I wanted to attend.
I am so happy, so SO happy I can barely express it.
Giddy is an understatement.
Darn, I'm happy!
Yes! PhD work! I am so excited about being able to read, do research, generate knowledge, and participate with this community I can barely stand it.
So many people helped me out--with mentoring, feedback, letters of rec, professional guidance, insight into the world of PhDs, etc.--and I know I am where I am because of my hard work and their generous contributions of time, interest, and attention.
Have I said how much I love this field?
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Videos to Potentially Use in Class
Rollins: Liar
Indoctrination vs. Critical Thinking:
Media Literacy Vid:
Indoctrination vs. Critical Thinking:
Media Literacy Vid:
Thursday, May 1, 2008
More Jogging
About ten days ago, I decided to tack on 2.5 mile runs in the morning and evening four times a week. In addition to my regular training, this adds ten extra miles. So far, when I run in the morning, it works perfectly. It gets me going, works out any tension, and loosens me up for the day. I feel great.
When I run the extra 2.5 in the evening, it feels good as well. The past couple times--today and yesterday--I've gone over the 2.5 and it felt even better. Crazy good, actually!
I went five miles this morning and five miles this afternoon, and I am in a great mood. My body feels excellent, my mind pretty relaxed, and overall just loving things.
I'm glad I finally figured out how important working out is to my sanity. It's like there is a direct correlation between increased physical training and decreased insecurity, neuroses, and fixation. A rather productive exchange, I'd say.
When I run the extra 2.5 in the evening, it feels good as well. The past couple times--today and yesterday--I've gone over the 2.5 and it felt even better. Crazy good, actually!
I went five miles this morning and five miles this afternoon, and I am in a great mood. My body feels excellent, my mind pretty relaxed, and overall just loving things.
I'm glad I finally figured out how important working out is to my sanity. It's like there is a direct correlation between increased physical training and decreased insecurity, neuroses, and fixation. A rather productive exchange, I'd say.
No Portugal Award for Me
Last Friday I gave a presentation for the Portugal award--it is an award that my community college gives out. I was a finalist, and I had to present 15-20 minutes to the board that makes the decision. I thought it went very well, and I was very happy to be able to do it. However, I did not expect to win. Still, I gave it my best shot.
I do not like regrets, so I figured do the best you can. And I did. And someone else did better and/or fulfilled the criteria better. That's cool.
Honestly, not getting the award frees up a lot of my time this summer to work on other projects and reading.
So, it was fun. But it was just fine not winning as well. I've not felt this good about not getting something in quite a while.
It was excellent practice and training!
I do not like regrets, so I figured do the best you can. And I did. And someone else did better and/or fulfilled the criteria better. That's cool.
Honestly, not getting the award frees up a lot of my time this summer to work on other projects and reading.
So, it was fun. But it was just fine not winning as well. I've not felt this good about not getting something in quite a while.
It was excellent practice and training!
Sunday, April 20, 2008
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