There is this part of getting a masters degree called a "thesis". As far as I can tell so far it's like the worst thing I've ever had to do. Yes, I've gotten experience in my classes on how to write it. Yes, I know how to do research at the library. Yes, I "know" about it, it's the "doing" it that is so hard.
It's so hard not because it isn't interesting or rewarding, but because it's so much information to think and write about.
I can't believe I ever thought a 20 page paper was big!! That's nothing compared to this. Take about five of those and add in real research and testing and yes, EVERYTHING must be reference d. This means that everything I state must already have been said by someone with credentials!
I think next time I start on a new adventure I should find out exactly what I'm getting myself into. If I ever do decided to get a PhD, I hope that I'll remember this moment in time and how much dedication and commitment research takes.
It's so hard to be motivated but I MUST finish this because I've come so far. From tailer park to having a great job and a lot of options. It would be so easy to get lazy now that life is comfortable, but that's the enemy--being comfortable-- because then one day in 10 years I'll wake up and have no options of bettering my life. This is the motivation I need.... finish now or else I'm not going to accomplish the things I want in life.
well.. back to thinking, testing, and writing...
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