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The days and weeks we defied time at work has aggravated my already twisted body clock. But I’m not complaining this time because there is no need to rush and face the crowd. Actually, it would work to my advantage since I could only focus on one thing now — my research. I’m also about to finish all the requirements (exams and papers) in the courses that I need to “validate” before I get a go-signal to schedule my comprehensive exam set sometime May.

Here’s my list so far.

Finished courses
AECO 220 (Economics of Agricultural Marketing)
AECO 241 (Economic Analysis and Planning of Agricultural Projects)
AECO 250 (Agriculture and Economic Development)
AERS 282 (Social Science Research Design)
DEVC 208 (Communication and Social Marketing)
DEVC 291 (Special Topics)

To be finished today
DEVC 201 (Communication Theory)
DEVC 261 (Testing and Evaluation of Communication Materials)

To be finished this week
DEVC 215 (Communication and Culture)

At first, I tried to put it off — the validation process — for as long as I could. It took me a year, actually. Honestly, the thought of going back to the courses I’ve long forgotten gave me the jitters. But after taking an exam in one course, I became eager to finish everything in the shortest time possible. It also turns out that my trip to memory lane is already a review for my comprehensive exam.

Thinking of the tasks I need to do in two months does daunt me. But I try to say positive by thinking of the remaining (short) time as a blessing since I’ve always been wishing to have studied full-time. And that’s exactly what I have right now.

Since it’s here, I might as well enjoy it.