metaphors are tricky

I still have miles to go on the dissertation writing but I’m getting really good at toilet repairs. 

Replaced the tank flap and installed a new handle in under twenty minutes. I'm pretty proud of my work. 

There’s a metaphor in there somewhere.

342/365

Somehow, I think I hosed the order of these #daily posts. With 365 in total it was bound to happen. I even created a spreadsheet to track and label the order of the posts. Still, I think it has been a success. Unlike my dissertation, I have stuck with it. I played catch-up a few times because I was just too damn tired to create a post. But, it has taught me a few things. Namely, perseverance and stamina. Now, if I could only carry that over to my doctoral program...

Words are hard to describe, but numbers are not. 

339/365

Seeing this print from House Industries makes me miss printing. I did treat myself to a bundle of prints for Christmas. And, I’ll be buckling down on that dissertation so I can get back to printing this time next year. 

315/365

A relaxing Saturday. I should be working on my dissertation but I just need time to reflect. Seeing Scott made me realize, on a selfish level, that life is too short. 

300/365

Die first, then quit. 

I think this is going to be my motto for the doctoral program/dissertation phase. It's been a battle, but I refuse to give up.