I did more underswitch drills today. I was having a little trouble maintaining balance on my right side after I would switch and roll to that side. So, I took my time and did length after length after length of underswitch. I’m really beginning to see how all of these things come together. I found myself wishing that the pool were 100 yards long so that I could just keep going. It just seems like I don’t get tired or out of breathe while I do these drills. I should be swimming by next week and I’m to realize that even though I haven’t been swimming laps I have actually gained more than I have lost by taking the time to make this change in how I swim. I’m becoming a TI convert.
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I’ve never really liked the Rolling Stones. I just don’t understand what people like about them.
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10.5 days until my students escape for the summer. What am I doing to do with myself?
The List
1. read
2. swim
3. run
4. bike
5. play my guitar
6. coach t-ball
7. read some more
8. finally make up my mind about whether I want to pursue a Phd or a second MA
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- Just another runner...probably below average to slow...but still a runner nonetheless. Well, I did do a triathlon once. Um, I am working on my doctorate too. But that's it.
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Sisu is a Finnish term that could be roughly translated into English as strength of will, determination, perseverance, and acting rationally in the face of adversity. The equivalent in English is "to have guts", and indeed, the word derives from sisus, which means something inner or interior. However, sisu has a long-term element in it; it is not momentary courage, but the ability to sustain the same. Depending on context, "sisu" can refer to spunk, attitude, self-confidence, and so on. However, sisu is not bravery, nor strength, and needs to be distinguished from courage, especially when talking about the military. In contrast, sisu is an ability to finish the task and get things done.
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4 comments:
I'm with you on items 1 and 7. The rest sound like too much work. Go for the second MA. Do the PhD when the kids are older.
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I can attest to the challenge of doing a PhD with kids. I have two boys 12 and 13. Wait, 11 and 13.
Writing papers, teaching, researching, attending classes IS difficult. However, in my program most of it is phased in. You can't teach until year 2, etc.
What benefit do you get with a second MA? Because that's not easy either. (The reading and paper writing rom a time committment).
Ok....ummm....let me get back to stuff I really know...like the whole Tri thing.
I know what you mean about wanting the pool to be longer.Just as things come together, you hit the other side.
I cannot tell you how happy I am about your breakthrough. The toughest part is the begining and getting the balance down. Then everything s-l-o-w-l-y starts falling into place. No wasted time at all!
I can't believe you said that about the Rolling Stones. I've seen them like, oh, 3 or 4 times in concert. Go see the IMAX movie: Rolling Stones at at the MAX. It's great.
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