I apologize for my absence this week, but I’ve been actually working on my thesis. Yes, I came in to work on Monday morning, looked at the calendar, and realized that I had 12 days to finish my working first draft and get it to my readers. That is, I promised them the draft by the end of September, and if I intend to graduate this semester, I pretty much have to have the working first draft finished by then.

And I’m getting mighty close! This week, with my husband in tow, I have worked night after night. Monday, we went to Churchill’s for coffee and free WiFi; I finished my literature review. Tuesday, we went to San Francisco Oven for pizza and free WiFi; I wrote the research/methods chapter for the first of three mini studies. Last night, Wednesday, we went to Churchill’s again for coffee; I wrote the research/methods chapter for the second of the three mini studies. Tonight, we’re going to Panera for dinner; I plan to write the research/methods chapter for the third of the three mini studies.

Then, we’re going to see Helvetica at the Moxie with the Thursday Movie Fun Club. Tomorrow, I leave for the Gathering of Girlfriends and a much-needed weekend of relaxation and Jesus. I’ll have all next week to write the discussion/conclusions section and the introduction. I so have this baby in the bag!