"Localized" goals part 2 in My life

At the library while my husband is hanging out with his mom at the apartment. I have to work hard, for the sake of my sister. Only I can support her education now. I’m only 29-going-30 and yet I have to worry about putting a “kid” through school.

But at least I have it much better than she does.

I picked up a small fight with my husband this morning. Made up quickly but I still felt like a big jerk. Really. Why can’t I just be happy with what I have?

12:57 PM. Library closes at 5 PM. I will aim for 3 hours and 50 minutes of studying.

You know what I found out for myself? When I write a paper, especially as as student, I shouldn’t worry too much about a “novel” thesis. Just grab another thesis that has been published and prove it all over again. Seriously. I’m reading all these published papers and most of the time, do they say anything new? Not really. Some papers do, some papers don’t. There is value in proving the same thesis again but using different arguments and different sources. It’s strengthening the same thesis. I shouldn’t be wrenching my brain for a novel thesis. I’m but a mere student.

Result: 37 mins 44 secs short of my goal. Decent. Did I just spend 2 hours editing 15 pages of someone’s paper? Dear me.

Okay now. I’ve been goofing off with dear husband since I got home at 5:30 PM. He is so forgiving. Already forgot about what I said earlier today.

8:32 PM. Until 11:30 PM I guess. I’m aiming for 2 hours 45 minutes of studying.

Failed my goal. Got 30 minutes in and then goofed off with husband, playing boardgames. Whatever. His favorite game is Ticket to Ride.

10:22 PM. Until 12 AM. My goal is to 1 hour 40 minutes of studying.
Result: I worked until 12:11 AM but I’m 3 mins 28 secs short of my goal. Ok.

Goodnight, everyone!