G4alien's 365 & 1/4 的生活空間

I took this picture before I submitted my Ph.D thesis. It was a big mess. I feel like living in the rubbish field. I put my dishes aside after finishing it and only washed it when I took a break, which could be 2 days after. My daily workload were very heavy and intensively working on my thesis--14 hours minimum a day. I didn't have time to clean my room over 1-2 month. Journals and clothes are here and there. I couldn't find time to walk out of my room posting a package home. I only got out of room once a day (but not even get out of my flat door). No wonder whenever my colleagues saw me, they commented that I was so alienated and absent-minded.

I even found myself having difficulties in communication, either in English or in Chinese. (I lost my tongue!) I concentrated on finishing the work since I was informed to re-write 3 chapters a month before submitting (200 pages re-writing was a massive part). It's like to carry out a mission impossible. Vitamins became daily must-have items. Now I've to admit that I could possibly endure this crazy writing process more than 3 months. It would definitely drive me crazy. Concentrating on study like that is never a positive thing, and my personal view about this behaviour is a suicide.

However, it's my problem that I couldn't shut down my brain for a second. I have to say at the end of this writing process was insane. I have been thinking that I am such an organised person and shouldn't encounter this kind of "re-writing" situation, yet, life is full of surprise. (I dislike this kind of unpleasant surprise; especially I am not the type of person who are looking for surprises.) At least, now this writing process is over. I hope the viva will go well and the correction won't be terrible.

Although now I should start thinking of paper drafting and job-hunting, I am not really interested in these activities at this moment. I just want to unwind myself doing something relaxing and avoid reviewing my thesis until I am prepared or informed the viva day. Really exhausted and still recovering from this tiring process.