When I put in my first PhD application, I was filled with self-doubt. But I was accepted. When I applied for a second PhD opportunity, I worried that…
I won’t keep you long today because I’m just way too excited to blather on and on about my dreams of earning a PhD. Instead,…
Waiting has got to be one of the hardest things in the world when your entire future depends on the outcome. But waiting is what…
A year ago this time, I was excitedly telling you that I was halfway to succeeding in my 2012 Race a Month Challenge. Sadly, halfway through my 2013 challenge,…
I’ve just completed an application for another PhD studentship and have realised that I am running out of options and opportunities now. In fact, there…
I am a runner. I eat pizza. I drink beer. And I look good naked*. I realise that’s a bit of an odd opening line,…
I want to go away on holiday somewhere. It doesn’t have to be far away; just a nice holiday away from home. I want to…
You may recall that I made an enquiry about a PhD studentship back in May and that I was a bit uncertain about how it would…
Another week is winding to an end so I thought I’d reflect on the good things that have happened throughout the week. So, here goes!…
I had lunch with a friend today and the topic of my platelet counts came up. Initially, as a genuine curiosity to know how they were, but…
Today’s post is a list. You would be forgiven to think that lists are an easy-out when it comes to writing, but they are really…
For the vast majority of my adult life, I have been alone. I’ve only ever had one “real” boyfriend (after having briefly dated a not-nice…
A couple of years ago, I drew a silly little ‘kidney tree’ to illustrate a story about my kidneys, Bob and Dave. It humoured me, but…
I took a bit of a self-esteem stumble after being pushed by some hurtful words over the weekend. I really let the words get to…
My dream to rule the world began when I was a young child with much smaller aims. I can vividly recall the start of my…
From the beginning of my university career, my goal has been to get my PhD. It was a no-brainer, really. I love school, I love…
Today was a very different – and very fun! – day for me because I got to be a big important film star for the day. There were script…
Home is a hard place for me to define; more so as I don’t know where I will be living over the next few months – and…
There was an interesting piece in The Guardian’s Running Blog yesterday about running with music. The post offered insights from two runners – a pro-music runner and a no-music runner – and…
Remember how I told you that I submitted my first PhD application? And that I was a little concerned that I wouldn’t get accepted? Well, that…