Monthly Archives: August 2007

Decisions, decisions…

Posted on 31 August 2007 by k

11,332 words down…and initial comments back from my advisor. As is, he’d give me a 70 (i.e. an A), but made suggestions on how I could improve it to ensure that the mark stands when examined by another objective external … Continue reading →

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Nearing the Endzone…

Posted on 30 August 2007 by k

With 10,621 words and 49 pages down (not that I’m counting), barring any major structural changes from my advisor, the end of my BRP (dissertation) and MBA programme is in sight. Come on September 14…

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Punting in Cambridge

Posted on 26 August 2007 by k

14329 As this is a holiday weekend in the UK, we decided to use our “bonus day” for a day trip to Cambridge. 14309 We had a wonderful picnic on the shore of the Cam, rented bikes to jockey about … Continue reading →

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First Day…

Posted on 23 August 2007 by k

Work update. I decided to accept the part-time, temporary position with the branding agency. It’s not everyday you get paid straight out of grad school to work with the Chief Strategy Officer of a major global branding firm and it … Continue reading →

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Surprised in Switzerland

Posted on 21 August 2007 by k

14136 G’s parents and I have been scheming for some months now in order to surprise G in honor of his 30th un-birthday (6 month birthday)…the plan was for me to plan a weekend trip to Switzerland and to clue … Continue reading →

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Shark Bite

Posted on 21 August 2007 by k

So…a few weeks ago, I gently but hesitantly placed my pinkie toe in the job search waters. Today, a great white jumped out and bit my ***. I had a first interview with a major, recognized, global branding agency at … Continue reading →

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Clotted Cream Crust?

Posted on 16 August 2007 by k

So…don’t ask why (I dont’ know why), but yesterday I craved scones. The proper British scones with clotted cream and jam. So G stopped off on his journey home and picked them up. Well. Then, as our scones were heating … Continue reading →

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