Let's Talk: Morning 9:16am

October 7 at 9:16am

Aloha friends. Happy Aloha Friday, actually. A colleague of mine sent me an article to read because she thought I'd enjoy it since it aligns with my research interests. Here's the title: "Towards Socially Just Pedagogies: Deleuzoguattarian Critical Disability Studies" (Goodley, 2007). First of all, what the heck does Deleuzoguattarian mean, and secondly, why is it a word? Better question, who created this? I need to meet this person. I know that I don't know everything about academia, but it never fails to shock me at the amount of frameworks that exist. 

This week, I was bombarded with a lot of work. Why is it that the busy work happens all at once, and is not spread out? Because I was bad at planning. Okay, I recognize that. First flounder of the semester, but one of many in my life. Do I ever learn? Ha, yes and no. I also realize (thank you, Dr. Therapist) that waiting until the last minute is a coping mechanism for my stress. Regardless, I program myself to be successful. "Waiting-until-the-last-minute" me keeps me guarded and motivated. However, I also need to find a balance where I can feel prepared for unpredictability. Have I written about this before?

Now that I know I have some deadlines approaching, I'm going to set myself up for less stress. I also have no choice considering that the 10-page literature review won't write itself and the watchdog side of me is about to serve her purpose. Never thought I'd ever use third-person language. Oooofff. 

Go well and be gentle, friends. Much need hike and ocean time this weekend.

Aloha.


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