I once was having such a bad time putting together a powerpoint presentation for a seminar. Mainly because I wasn't at all willing to present anything for that event, let alone not having any spare time to do so. It was such an annoying task I even named the file "F***ing presentation" without the polite-stars I've put here now. Yes, you guessed.... forgot to change the name of the file later on. And I don't know how many people noticed it on the top-left of the screen during the 20 minutes the presentation was up... Ah, ignorance is bliss...

great! Thanks for the suggestions. Sounds better than the other so-called 'free' ones I've found.

Hey Teek. First of all, please allow yourself this period of time. The good thing is it you are acknowledging it and sharing (sometimes easier with strangers). Try the GP/counseling as others suggested. Hearing yourself aloud and saying things to someone that you don't have to be so careful with does wonders. Big hug...

hehe.... a full thesis in dingbat fonts would be good, eh?

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Dear Natassia... It's very considerate of you to think about this thoroughly. It's the first sign that you are not being a spoilt brat at all in my opinion. I have never had parents' financial support in anything (not their fault, they just couldn't), and I kind of wish circumstances were different; because it would enable me to give my energy to better things. There is no harm in getting help if it is available and going to make your life a lot easer. No parent would want their kids to give up their dream if they can do anything to help. If I become a parent I'd do everything to support my kids. Maybe your parents know how it is to not being able to live a dream; or they just simply see the potential in you. Either way, you should let them do this for you. After all, they are not paying for you to have meaningless fun; this is for a good reason and it sounds like you guys are lucky to have each other (they have an intelligent daughter who has her heart set on doing something useful; you have parents who can address and acknowledge that). I think you should make the most of the offer without feeling guilty or indebted. Good luck with all... (up)

my fave is Lucida sans.

Wingdings are dingbat/symbol fonts. Useful when you don't have time or knowledge of creating your unique icons. They can be resized, outlined and turned into images too.

what your supervisor said is wonderful news Algaequeen. Good luck in everything...

I'd be the happiest person (well, as happy as one can get working at home while all of their friends are having mad parties on Easter holiday), if somebody could forward me the following:

Bourner, T. and P. Simpson (2005). "Practitioner-centred research and the Ph.D." Action Learning: Research and Practice 2(2): 133 - 151.

Many thanks... :-)

well done indeed.

Maybe she is being realistic? If she was being discouraging, she wouldn't be supportive towards your suggestions to present at all. Surely you don't have to listen to her, but if I was you I'd trust her experience. You'll need your energy for your research. Deliver one or two good papers instead of four mediocre ones, and concentrate on finishing your PhD. Good luck with all... (up)

Hey Teek... Good points. I didn't mean to dismiss long-distant relationships fully. I should have explained my definition and understanding of relationship but the subject would get unnecessarily deeper. I've been in a long-distance relationship once, wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I have many friends in long distance relationships (love, happiness, commitments etc words are consumed in their relationship too) but I wouldn't call such struggle 'relationship' (again, not dismissing all long distance relationships, only the ones I've seen). Having said that, there are some couples who manage this a lot better than the ones that live together, but it all comes to the personal definition of relationship doesn't it?

I don't really believe in long distance relationships to be honest. But hats off to you if you managed it for this long and you believe that it works. I don't mean to sound nasty but he doesn't seem to be your priority as you easily add more months to your already difficult-to -bear separation... There will always be good opportunities; time to set priorities (what you want, why you want etc.). Living in a future that does not exist is not the way forward imho. Good luck whatever your decision is...

congratulations. Great to hear good news like this... Good inspiration too.

I have to have music. Anything without singing though (unless in a language I can't understand). Upbeat most of the times, down-tempo when I realise that I am too restless. I work better at night until morning, alone. With people, I ignore all work.

Practice-led /Arts-based / Practice-informed / etc etc PhDs?

It would be great to discuss methodologies.