Celebrate the Small Things

Celebrate the Small Things is a weekly bloghop hosted by Viklit over at Scribblings of an Aspiring Author. The idea is to post anything you want to celebrate from the last week.


This week I'm celebrating:

- I've changed my dissertation idea completely. My original idea just wasn't working; I started to dread working on it, and I had no idea where I wanted it to go, and I didn't feel attached to any of the characters. I have a couple of new ideas, and I'm really excited about both of them. Now I can't wait to work on it :)

- I just had three days off, and it looks like after my weekend at work I'll have another three. This is good for dissertation writing, but not so good for saving money! Luckily I got paid today, and because of all the overtime I did last month I have managed to save quite a lot.

Comments

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh31 May 2013 at 14:21

    Glad you're excited about your new idea! Thank God for overtime,

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  2. Madeline Mora-Summonte31 May 2013 at 14:35

    You know it's a problem when you start dreading working on it. Good for you for finding your way through it! :)

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  3. Rebeccah Giltrow31 May 2013 at 14:37

    Good luck with your dissertation. I changed my mind about my topic. I had everything planned then realised I didn't know where I wanted to go with it. Thankfully I hadn't done too much work on it, and the new direction was the best way to go.

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  4. Tyrean Martinson31 May 2013 at 15:48

    Best wishes on your dissertation! I imagine that was a tough decision, but I'm sure that it's the wisest course. It's best to go with passion.

    And yay for over-time!

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  5. L.G. Keltner31 May 2013 at 17:00

    I hope the new idea goes well for you!

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  6. Suzanne Furness31 May 2013 at 17:22

    Hope your new idea works out. When something just isn't working it's trying to tell you something so changing sounds like the right decision. Good luck.

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  7. SK Anthony31 May 2013 at 17:32

    Glad you came up with something that gets you excited to write! That deserves a big YAY.

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  8. Anonymous31 May 2013 at 18:26

    Always feels good to move in the right direction. Good for you!

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  9. Outcast31 May 2013 at 19:22

    Glad to hear that you made the brave decision of changing and at the right time at that and I really hope it continues to go well, you're always moving forward every week Laura, I love that.

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  10. M.J. Fifield31 May 2013 at 19:50

    It's great that you found an idea that makes you excited to write. That's so important and vital to success.

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  11. Martina Boone31 May 2013 at 20:12

    It's amazing how freeing it is to let go of something that weighs you down. Good luck with the new ideas!

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  12. Unknown31 May 2013 at 20:18

    Smart girl saving instead of spending. I hope the new idea works out for you, too. Enjoy your extra three-days off.

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  13. Deanie Humphrys-Dunne31 May 2013 at 21:00

    I'm sure your new ideas for your dissertation will be amazing and you'll create the perfect characters! Good job. Wishing you a lovely weekend.

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  14. DWei1 June 2013 at 08:17

    People are answering my emails and calls, so I'm fairly happy. :)

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  15. Rhonda Albom1 June 2013 at 12:32

    Sounds like a great decision to change your dissertation.

    I joined the blogfest today
    Rhonda @Laugh-Quotes.com

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  16. Krista McLaughlin1 June 2013 at 17:39

    Glad you like your new idea! Good luck with it!

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  17. Chancelet2 June 2013 at 06:44

    Wishing you the most productive and joyful days off with your new ideas! Writer’s Mark

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  18. VikLit2 June 2013 at 11:46

    Good luck with your dissertation writing!

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  19. Fe2 June 2013 at 12:45

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  20. Fe2 June 2013 at 12:46

    Fixing grammatical error:
    Congratulations - much to celebrate and many blessings - not the least of which is the time to concentrate on one of your passions.

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  21. Unknown3 June 2013 at 13:53

    I'm glad you changed. For something that close to you, you want to feel the love.

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