IRB, Pilot Study

So, Concept Paper A----proved!! Feels so good, so now it's time for the IRB again. I was told that I needed to do a pilot study so I've been up since midnight (now it's 5:44) working to get it all prepared for submission. I'm feeling hopeful, really I am. I'm trying to be more positive, look at the brighter side of things and stay focused on god and self-improvement. Although nothing is concrete, for the most part...I think that it's working. So, I have a full day ahead of me and I feel that I'm on the right track. I say fly high, reach the skies, and get this puppy done. This will be such a great accomplishment for me!

Making Progress

It has been a rough journey, I don't know where this will all go for now but it seems as if I'm moving in the right direction. FORWARD===>

I'm used to submitting papers and receiving baby changes that take weeks for a response but today, I checked and noticed that I was good to go. So that means I'm in a waiting status again for the IRB to approve. I doubt there will be any big issues with them. The committee is the major challenge. All in all, I'll stay focused and hope that everything continues to go well.

 

Slacking or relaxing?

I've been a little behind in my progress, took a short trip this weekend, slept all night yesterday, and went to the movies tonight, so....am I slacking or relaxing? I guess life is about balance, right? So, this has been the opposite end of the spectrum where I've been working myself to death. What is tonight? Tonight is the Mr. No sleep, get this submission done, lets see how this all works!

And the Results are in....slow down

So, I received the paper back today and I was told...to slow down. Not directed but suggested. I understand but that's not how I roll. My sleep pattern is all messed up. After 2 hours or so of sleep yesterday, I got in 3 hours after work and about an hour and a half after that and guess what? Can't sleep, so I refuse to sit in the bed like last time for two hours "hoping" that the sandman will take me down. This weekend will be busy so tonight I'll be attacking the paper. I normally complain about the responses and yap yap yap about how it doesn't make sense and I've lost confidence but guess what? Not anymore!! I have much work to do BUT I am definitely confident in her approach and her suggestions. So, here I am midnight just cracking open my knowledge box (computer). Goal is to finish all except the statistical assumptions tonight and then by Tuesday have a new submission ready for review.

Sleepless nights...

So, paper has been submitted for a few days, lets hope and pray that it makes it through!! For non-related reasons, I can't sleep. Sucks, I've implemented my workout routine, eating healthier but I can't seem to get "good" sleep. Anything over about 5 continuous hours of sleep doesn't work for me, I went to sleep at 10PM, up at 2AM, in bed until 4AM and here I am..yes, here I am. So, I guess I just won't sleep. As I have a meeting tomorrow with my Chair, I might as well polish up on my Statistics and find..um, something/anything else to do. I'm sure there is a purpose to all and reading my books, prayer, and church has helped me with strength and resilience. All in all, it's Thursday...almost time for the weekend!

Kind of Burnt

So as I drudge through the third day of revisions, I'm burnt but I have to finish, so much to consider, so much to check, so much to review...sigh...all in all, it's Sunday, church is out and the only thing on my agenda for today is to complete a paper worth of submission.

Losing my "wolf"

The wolf often signifies the hunt, the ability to track something down and devour it, this is in my heart but is leaving from my actions, I'm losing focus, losing desire for no foreseeable reason.

^That^ picture looks funny but it signifies how I feel...it's symbolic, so don't laugh, heck, go head and laugh..lol.

Often when I get like this I force myself to eat...or force myself to sit here and do it until it's done. Like a child without discipline..I need that...NOW. So here I am on a full Saturday, eat, sleep, up for a sec, sleep, turn on computer, lay down, sleep...makes me feel weak and lost...so, tonight, back to the table.