Blue Sky

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Back in my original goal post for 2014, I mentioned finishing my degree. And crunch time is officially upon us! My deadline isn't until next month, but I'm feeling the pressure increase. So in an effort to gain a few more hours a week, I'm going to cut back my posts around here to twice a week - most likely one longer post on Monday and a brief post + photo for wordless Wednesday. I'll still be visiting/reading blogs and leaving comments though :)
A shot of the lovely sky yesterday. I couldn't resist because the moon was peeking out despite being 3:00 in the afternoon!

Comments

  1. KristyMonday, March 10, 2014

    I was in your shoes exactly a year ago. At the time, it felt so crazy working 8 hours, writing on my lunch break, going home to eat dinner, and then back to the library each night for a few hours to write some more. You can do it! If you can, try to put in more time early on. It gets a lot harder when the weather gets even nicer :)

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    1. AmandaMonday, March 10, 2014

      Yes, my days are getting closer to looking a lot like that! Thank you for the kind words - I will try to get it done sooner rather than later. :)

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  2. FionaMonday, March 10, 2014

    Good luck, Amanda! It is such a crazy time finishing off a degree, finishing off the last assignments and staying focussed. How exciting though to be almost done! Hang in there over those last few weeks...then on to California :D

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    1. AmandaMonday, March 10, 2014

      Thank you, Fiona! :) You're right, California will be here soon after . . can't wait!

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  3. SarahN @ livetolistMonday, March 10, 2014

    I'm happy to wait in the wings whilst you finish your degree! Head down, bum up.

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    1. AmandaMonday, March 10, 2014

      haha, what a funny saying! I really appreciate your kind words, Sarah! :)

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  4. MeghanMonday, March 10, 2014

    Good luck to you!

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  5. AnonymousMonday, March 10, 2014

    I'm excited for you that the end of school is near!

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  6. AnonymousTuesday, March 11, 2014

    Good luck Amanda!

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  7. AnonymousThursday, March 13, 2014

    I'm sure you weren't daydreaming (or procrastinating) while looking at the lovely blue sky? Not with crunch time looming?

    Good luck!

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    1. AmandaThursday, March 13, 2014

      Of course not . . haha, yes, a little bit. I had to go grocery shopping and may have dawdled a bit in the store and then stood outside taking pictures when I could've been inside typing ;)

      Thank you!

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  8. PearlMonday, March 17, 2014

    good luck. buckle up for the crunch.

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