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Wednesday
Jul132011

Ensconced

(This entire post should be whispered.)

Hello.

I am sequestered in a super secret hidey hole this week in a self-imposed writing retreat.  Just me, a stack of research studies, my computer, and a stretch of hours every day. A gal in search of self discipline, that's me.

I give all internet friends permission to scold me outright if I show up on facebook or twitter this week during working hours. Go ahead, publicly shame me like the old lady in Princess Bride. I need the deterrent.

But (she throws out an escape rope) don't be surprised if I still show up here now and then. It's my reward. If I'm good and stay away from the internet for a lot of hours in a row, I'll let myself think and write about other things besides parenting interventions and program retention and attribution theory and other such things. 

My poor, mushy (rebellious, addled) brain is being put through boot camp and doesn't like it one bit.

Pray for me. Send good thoughts and maybe some doughnuts.

. . .

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Reader Comments (5)

Good luck!

07.13.2011 | Unregistered CommenterTrina

You can do this! Turn the iPhone off and get 'er done, girlfriend. This is your chance. You've worked SO DANG HARD to get to this place. I know you'll do great.

07.14.2011 | Unregistered CommenterChristie

Good luck and I'm impressed with your dedication. <3 Jen

07.14.2011 | Unregistered CommenterJen

Good for you! And I'm sure you'll get some fabulous writing done.

by the way-- I read your poem from yesterday out loud to my family. Beautiful.

07.14.2011 | Unregistered CommenterMichelle L.

I'm proud of what you were able to do. And impressed. Spending a whole day in the library is admirable. Glad we could enjoy our evenings with popcorn and movies.

08.2.2011 | Unregistered CommenterCarolyn/Ma

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