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I need a new phone and there’s too much to choose from: overcoming ‘overchoice’
I’ve been using the phone I have for nearly four years now and it’s showing true signs that it’s nearing the end of its life. I’m a marine ecologist so I’ve taken it out to sea several times. It’s also seen more than the fair share of being accidentally thrown onto the floor or being knocked out of my hand. Still, I’m so used to this phone. When it’s not just suddenly and unexpectedly dying (even when they battery is full) or when the screen freezes, it works brilliantly. Also, I have all my apps organised on the Home screen exactly as I need. I’m so used to its weight and size dimensions too and I like how it’s just the right size for my tiny, yet stubby hands.
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On the road again
When moving into a new place I always try to tell myself one thing, give it time.
My journey with juicing
About a year ago, I bought an electric juicer. It's been an interesting journey since then.
One PhD Milestone Down
Having completed (and hopefully passed) this first milestone of my PhD, I think it is a good time to reflect on the process so far.
Realising success can be fickle
If I just try a little bit harder THEN I’ll succeed. If I improve myself and my performance, I’ll do better. This is what I tell myself a lot of the time, and it’s a nice thing to think. It’s a shame that it’s not always true.
Why cry over spilled milk
It was the end of a long week, the first full week of being back to full-time PhD study and working part-time. In addition to babbling ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma, pulling herself up to stand on her own, my seven-month-old daughter also got her first tooth. The teething phase that came before the tooth finally erupted wasn’t as painful as I had expected it to be, but all the developmental changes meant that my little one was waking quite a bit during the night. That of course meant a rather sleepless week for me. Still, the excitement and joy of witnessing my child’s magnificent progress made it all worth the many hours of rocking her to sleep, in between PhD writing, emails, and all other home and motherly work that I could do while she was asleep. But I digress — what I was wanting to share with you was that night, at the end of the week.
Movie Review: 'Ghost'
I recently watched the 1990 smash-hit film Ghost, staring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg for the first time.
Reconnecting with routines
I seem to have fallen out with routines since the coronavirus. My study routine, sleeping routine, exercise, social, cooking and eating have all paid the price and are a distant memory.
Ten things to do when I get back on campus
Here are ten things I’m really looking forward to when I return to partial face-to-face on campus learning this semester.
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My mindless scrolling in facebook
I am becoming increasingly aware of my mindless scrolling of facebook without direction or awareness.