I can't do a crackerjack (others label it, uninterestingly, a 'heel click'), but I will have to learn how because now is a perfect time to execute one. (This is something I'm sure E can do; perhaps she will teach me how?) I made myself wrap it up today a few days beyond the deadline I imposed on myself weeks ago. And you know, the deadline worked for me; it is good to be done with stuff.
I can't say that this draft is the pristine, complete version I want to go into the final dissertation. (And I have to admit that I continue to struggle with the desire to fuss and modify it.) But it is in a condition that I would present to Advisor - a prospect that fills me with some anxiety even though she is a most generous critic. I would say that the chapter, as it currently stands, contributes the point that colonial citizenship did exist in the U.S. and that it has a long, distinguished career.
While I'm at it, I really must acknowledge Cabiria who confirmed my suspicion that two MajorPoints was too much for one chapter to contain. (Thanks!) I split them up which now allows me to claim that one is complete. I should also acknowledge Lindt chocolates for giving me that extra boost in the evenings (after little S had gone to bed) when I didn't think I could go on. :)
Overall, this last haul made my brain numb and made me tense enough to keep away sleep (nothing new there). I hope to rest up a bit over the next month and a half or so. My next deadline is the first of June.
The crakerjack king:
6 comments:
I will do a crackerjack for you in celebration! Congrats on the first chapter. The next ones will roll along!
Congratulations! Bravo on the doneness!
yay!! Congratulations!! another reason I'm not a good academic - I couldn't meet my own deadlines. :) and hooray for Lindt chocolates!
I can totally teach you to crackerjack! Even more impressive is, your friend and mine, MattO. That gentleman can pull off a double click... try to wrap your brain around that!
Congrats, by the bye! ;-)
Congratulations! And it absolutely deserve an E heel click and perhaps even her snoopy dance to boot!
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