The biggest news I have this week is that I have finally finished my thesis. 75 pages, 19,451 words of academic wankery. Here it is in its bound and printed glory:
I also got the hardcover copy of Belvedere, my illustrated children's book in the mail the other day:
And, the little watercolour paint set I ordered many weeks ago finally arrived last week, so when I've been in a procrastinating mood, I've been having a play with my new 'toy'. Here are a few paintings I've done:
I also discovered Jerry's Artarama, an online American art supplies store where I can buy like double the stuff for half the price I could find it here in Australia, or even on eBay. I know where all my Christmas money will be going...
Anyway, I've just finished marking all my assignments for the semester, which means I officially have No More Academic Activities, so I'm off to write my novel, or paint a picture, or die of exhaustion. And nuts to Judgemental Dog if he doesn't approve.
See how other ROW80ers are going here.
YAY for bound stuff! Both look really good but I'd prefer a copy of Belvedere over the thesis (though I'm sure the content is just as fabulous).
ReplyDeleteThe watercolors look great!
def. a yay for finishing thesis - yay for the children's book and another for the paintings - well done you.
ReplyDeletedon't exhaust yourself but do enjoy the next week- all the best
Yay! Very good check-in. I love the paintings. And congrats on Belvedere. That is adorable. Good work on the thesis. I hope you are celebrating :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job on that thesis. I know you're happy to have that finally done.
ReplyDeleteAwesome news all the way around! Keep writing and tell Judgmental Dog to cut you some slack!
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