... procrast .... ination
I find it is often the case that when you have something really important to do, you will find a million and one other things that suddenly need your utmost attention.
This is how I have found myself here, writing a blog... something I have put off for years.
I wonder if you can guess why a third year student of a history degree has suddenly become a victim of procrastination?
One word:
Dissertation
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Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' possibly amid assignment deadlines |
I am researching the Wydeville family for my topic on Women and Power through the Medieval period. The only problem is that with each new book I read, I find myself getting gripped by a new family member and almost feel myself going off on a tangent. Any tips on beating procrastination and getting down to some serious work?! Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Earl Rivers presents his book to Edward IV, Elizabeth Wydeville and Prince Edward |
I have also discovered a legend in Anthony Wydeville, Earl Rivers, who is by many accounts the perfect knight, courtier, writer... I had respected him before but with my renewed research into this period I can't help fall a little in love with him!
In other news...
I was absolutely ecstatic to find out that the third book in the All Souls Trilogy will be released in July 2014.
I became captivated by the first book, 'A Discovery of Witches', whilst living in Nottingham. I have great respect and admiration for Deborah Harkness' commitment to historical research entwined with a fantastic piece of gripping literature.
This is definitely going to be something that we will be hearing much more about as the film rights have been signed to Warner Brothers. I cannot wait to see who will bring the irresistible Matthew Clairmont to life.
You can follow the author on Twitter here.
I also spent the evening adding pictures of my nearest and dearest's faces into portraits from history. My all time favourite was the one I created of my sister's boyfriend Jake.
I will have to get this printed.
Point Proven...
... and with that I have gone off on a tangent again and have spent at least ten minutes on twitter!
Off to bed I must go so I can wake up and work on my dissertation (read: blog).