Joanne Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 And started over after dinner tonight. I'm tired. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I bet! Can you put it away for the night and let it percolate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganClassicalPrep Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 :grouphug: As of Wednesday, I had re-written a paper twice already. Wednesday afternoon I decided I hated it, headed to the library and stocked up on some new sources, came home and worked until 4am only to.... hate it more. :glare: Put it down, went to sleep, woke myself up at 5am and a lightbulb had gone on. :D Worked my pa-tootie off and flew through the pages to get it in at 11 that morning!! So, I agree, (if you have the time!) step away and get your mind thinking of something else. Even if just for a short time. Hope this copy comes out better for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 :grouphug: I hate that. I also hate when you spend 8 hours writing an essay and only manage 150 words. Hope the muse comes your way in the morning. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 :grouphug: I'm tired too. I've been decluttering/packing/painting/repairing to put the house on the market. Let's go have a Mike's . . . :cheers2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 :grouphug: I feel ya'. I did the exact same thing this last week. Finally got it typed up and turned in on Friday because that's the due date I had in my head. Yeah...it's due NEXT Friday. :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourjourneys Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I am spending a lot of time procrastinating instead of writing my papers :) Good for you that you got it in on time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 :blush: *is avoiding Literary Analysis on Persuasion at this very moment* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 And started over after dinner tonight. I'm tired. :001_huh: And that is why you are a good writer/student! Keep up the great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Oh, Joanne! That was one of my worst nightmares from college ... and why I am in no hurry to go back to school anytime soon. Here's a prayer for the creative and analytical juices to flow when you need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 Oh, Joanne! That was one of my worst nightmares from college ... and why I am in no hurry to go back to school anytime soon. Here's a prayer for the creative and analytical juices to flow when you need them. I'd say it is 90% finished. The problems are plural: 1) The topic. It's a challenge to formulate a Philosophy of Christian spirituality from where I am, spirituality, that is authentic and has integrity and is not what I think she wants to hear. 2) Details. This paper is to be done in Turabian style. Any "style" is a challenge for me: I am a big idea person, not a detail person. In addition, all my papers so for for this institution (I am almost done) have been in APA style due to my degree plan. 3) Persnickety professor. I am an excellent writer. :) I am probably one of the best in the school. But ask me to make sure I begin my paper "2 inches down" (she'll measure) and that my title page is not only horizontaly but vertically centered? Really? 4) I am a bit of a perfectionist. Yes, I know my proofing *here* does not demonstrate that, but trust me, I am a perfectionist. That's why I have never been able to journal. I record something that I don't like how it looks and I'm done. It's also why I weight what I do; if I can't diet perfectly, I'd rather not diet at all. Thanks for the encouragement, all. Interestingly enough, this paper has made me wonder if I did claim "Christian", if Quaker would be a match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: that sucks, big time. But I totally believe that this one will be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganClassicalPrep Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 2) Details. This paper is to be done in Turabian style. Any "style" is a challenge for me: I am a big idea person, not a detail person. In addition, all my papers so for for this institution (I am almost done) have been in APA style due to my degree plan. If you have any questions about this, I'd be glad to help. I'm in history, so all of my papers are written in Turabian. I'm sure you have it all figured out, but just figured I'd put the offer out there in case. Depending on sources, sometimes it can get a little confusing. :tongue_smilie:I am the go-to person in all my courses for help with formatting and citing, and sometimes I still find myself flipping through the official book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Sounds like it will be a good paper once you get the finishing touches on it. Remember about a year ago or so, there was a thread about a quiz you could take online to see what religion fit your beliefs? When I took the test, the one that came out highest for me was Quaker. :) I've always found their religion attractive. Having spent 3 days on one that ended up deep sixed is the pits though. BTDT. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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