Update #1

There are so many things to complete, too many deadlines.

I have to get ready a writeup soon for application. It's supposed to be short but the problem arose when you have so many insights and research to quote. So what to write and what not to write? I tried and managed to do a 2 and 1/8 page writeup. Trust me, it wasn't easy. I felt I could do my lit review there and then.

Also, I have to start writing the lit review outline. Previously what I thought was going into the lit review seemed more appropriate in the introduction section. This is good. It means that my lit review will not be overflowing. Tip for me: Focus on the main arguments and research done. Background and reason for research go into intro.

I also have to come up with a tentative timeline to show the committee that I can truly graduate in May 07. I almost suffered a heart attack when I saw what was proposed. Am I sure I can meet those deadlines? I don't know! But nevertheless, I will try!

I kept my committee updated, got to explain a few concepts to them. All done... Waiting for feedback. I added in a new component to my study as I felt that it will be more relevant to the program. They all also seemed to tie together. It means that I have more research to pursue and more readings to do. Yippee...

I don't know but I feel more comfortable seeing how the question sounds. It seemes to make sense now and it falls into one philosophical paradigm. And I am also able to formulate some subquestions as delimitation (Cresswell, 2004) for my study, so that I don't go overboard.

You know, when you are doing research, EVERYTHING IS INTERESTING.

But I must also remember, I AM NO WONDERWOMAN.

What's new... umm.....

Meetings.

Still reading O'Keefe (whenceforth, thou O'Keefe, wilt thou cease haunting my random thoughts?)

I organized my readings! Yeah!

Begin meta-analysis (???)

This is going to be fun.