Stumbling Block

To be honest, it's bit of a stressful time of year - presents need to be bought, paper in writing, applications need developing, tutorial material needs creating, research committee requesting forms that should have been submitted a year ago and on top of all that its getting cold on a morning. No matter, it is time for a quick update.

Unexpected Issues (Research Forms)

A recent problem has arisen whereby my research has not yet been approved. Research students are expected to submit a form detailing their research to a commitee for acceptance in the first few months, however, I did not (I thought an application had been submitted but it was a different form). I have therefore been asked to resubmit a form (only a year late) for them to check my topic and accept or decline my intended work.

A little bit of a morale crusher as the Commitee whom recieves the form should have reminded me when I need to submit but did not, and have accept an annual update since then ("we are happy with your progress") suggesting they dont follow my progress. Not to worry though, simple form to submit, so hopefully there wont be any complications (you just know there will be).

Paper

The paper has stalled (what with the unexpected issue above). The content is mostly there, but just needs to be ordered appropriately. Results regarding the matching have not yet been included as they were scheduled for collection this week.The aim is to complete some other tasks first (below), then complete the paper and the matching this week (paper first, matching can be added after).

Tutorials

As part of my tutoring, I am "helping" develop some last minute tutorial material. Though trivial, this takes time and I had forgotten that it was expected this week, so am rushing to complete that today. Marking will also be arriving soon, so I am not looking forward to that (and as its getting closer to the deadline for some courses, I am being treated as Google.

Coldness and Other Stuff

It's cold. I am also making stuff.

FIN

That's all for now, I will attempt to update later this week but I'm a little busy so may not find time. But do not threat, I will let you know if anything drastically important or life changing happens. TTFN.