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Posts Tagged ‘publish or perish

published!

Posted by: fiftypercentninja on: April 17, 2009

My first encyclopedia article finally went to press.  How exciting is that?
Available now at a bookstore or library near you.  Maybe.  My entry is on The Cheetah Girls.  SO COOL.

does impostor syndrome ever go away?

Posted by: fiftypercentninja on: April 16, 2009

Finally submitted my first article yesterday.  Mailed it and everything.  Can’t even recall it if I want to; it’s gone for good.  Weird.
I thought that when I finally got over all my insecurities and sent the damn thing, I would feel like less of a fraudulent academic and more like someone who actually deserves to [...]

blogging from my iPod

Posted by: fiftypercentninja on: February 12, 2009

Pod-blogging, so excuse the typos.
I got asked today to write a scholarly review for a for reals journal, so I’m feeling like slightly less of a failure than I have for the rest of the week.  On the other hand, I am spending a disproportionate amount of energy on looking up nonacademic career paths.  I [...]

milestones

Posted by: fiftypercentninja on: February 7, 2009

As of today, I have lost 5.8 pounds since New Year’s. The progress is slow and steady, but it’s coming along.
Wedding-wise, we have finalized a few things, like the rehearsal dinner. Over the weekend I really need to move on the reception meal and the brunch. And next week I have to [...]


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