Category: Journals
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From Couch Potato to Application Maestro
Friday, 28 June 2024 — Sometimes, the best way to tackle a mountain of tasks is to start with a bit of relaxation. It’s like gearing up for a marathon with a good stretch. This day is solely dedicated to drafting the applications for the opportunities I want to apply for. It can be very…
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From 3MT Success to the Birth of a New Venture
Thursday, 27 June 2024 — I have good news! Last week, I wrote in my journal about entering a 3MT competition—a three-minute thesis competition. The good news is that I won, although I wasn’t first; I was the runner-up, taking second place. Imagine winning a University of Kent-wide competition, coming second in something I didn’t…
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Launching a Website in Three Days: The OA Tutors Story
Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 — Today started early once again, with my mind set on reviewing yesterday’s activities and finalising the code so I could return to editing my thesis. Balancing tasks is quite tiring, and I prefer taking my time to avoid burnout. So, I grabbed my PC and got to work. First, I…
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Productivity on the Go
Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 — Today began very early, as I drove to London White at 5 a.m. to pick someone up from the airport. The day was busy right from the start, spent mostly on the road. While travelling, I reflected on the events of the past two days. Thankfully, I brought my laptop along,…
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Turning Ideas into Action
Friday, 22 June 2024 — In this blog, I share how I turned last night’s ideas into this morning’s success, navigated through a busy schedule, and found time to relax in the evening. Here’s how it went and some lessons to draw from the day. You can probably guess how my day started after the…
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A Day of Relaxation and Reflection
Thursday, 20, June 2024 — This has been the quietest day of the week, a respite before another busy day tomorrow. I spent most of the day in bed, relaxing and doing some coding on my system, fixing bugs, and improving some features on a site. In case I haven’t mentioned it before, the site…
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I Ditched My Car for a Bicycle: A Refreshing Return to Cycling
Wednesday, 19 June, 2024 — Today was a different day, as I decided to get back to cycling after a couple of months’ break. Instead of driving, I left the car at home and went cycling. Not only did I cycle, but I also vlogged the experience using some new gadgets that help me film…
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Navigating a Busy Day
Tuesday, 18 June 2024 — This is a note from my day’s activity, this Tuesday’s activity in particular. I woke up quite early in the morning, did a few things, and left for campus at 8:23 AM. It was an interesting and short drive to campus. I did a bit of work on campus because…
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Finding Better Versions of Ourselves: A Monday Reflection
This Monday started with a different energy. Although I had done a recording last week, I felt strongly that I should re-record it to produce a better version. There was a particular line I rewrote, so I went into the newsroom, pulled up the presentation, set up the camera, and recorded it again. I think…
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From the Pulpit to the Playground: Reflections on Fatherhood
Balancing the many roles of a father is no easy task. Ever wondered what it takes to juggle fatherhood, a PhD, and life’s daily hustle? Join me as I reflect on the key takeaways that have shaped my fatherhood journey. Hey there, happy Father’s Day. Yeah, it’s Father’s Day. I didn’t get to write this…