52 days until it’s done
52 thoughts about my final submission
Overall, I must admit I feel great. A couple months ago this wasn’t the case. But as the deadline gets closer, my thoughts towards it are becoming more rational and bright. Here are some thoughts that have been swirling around my mind today as I worked on my final project. A combination of random remarks, affirmations and quotes from people, podcasts and movies.
How did we get here already? I remember starting uni like it was yesterday
There’s so much to do and so little time
Actually, I have enough time. It’s more about what I do with it
Those excel spreadsheets hate to see me coming
I can’t give my all to everything all the time
It’s crazy that we have a three week holiday right near the end of our submission - but I guess it’s also a good thing because I have things to do
I understand that sometimes I can give my 80% to uni and 20% to personal projects and swap those around every once in a while, but I need to stop feeling bad about doing that
This is a great part of my life, I want to remember it and enjoy it
The responsibility of your potential is weighing on your shoulders - Salima
This is not like any other assignment, it’s not just about getting a good grade, I want to demonstrate everything I have learnt academically and personally
As Vanessa Kingori said, I need to be 95% confident in my idea and allow the 5% of doubt to exist so that I can push myself to improve
I really need a cup of tea - ginger would be good
There are so many people I need to email
The best part of journalism is the primary research
The worst part of journalism is trying to get the primary research
How did Unjaded jade manage doing her school work while also writing a book - that’s the level of organisation I’m working towards
I always have a list on the last couple of weeks of my assignment where I write things I will do when I submit, I wonder what will be on this last list…
I finally feel clear on my idea for this final project
I am allowing myself to evolve and grow through this project
Asking for help doesn’t make me weak
This is probably my last opportunity to use the uni equipment, I really need to make the most of it
This is not just a uni project, this will be continued after uni
I need to invest in my own camera equipment
Imagine having a media store in my house - total dream
Yesterday I got really in my head about this project - not because I’m worried it won’t work out, but because it is working out better than I thought
It is so important to talk kindly to myself in this time
Don’t compare, celebrate with others
Trees are in no rush to show signs of growth so why should you - Evergreen book
The things that embarrass you today will inspire someone tomorrow
“You got a dream, you gotta protect it. People can’t do something themselves, they wanna tell you you can’t do it. You want something go get it, period.” - the pursuit of happyness movie
If the blessing is in reach, it’s already inside of you - Sarah
If god gives you access to the blessing it’s because the blessing is meant to acces you - Sarah
I feel scarred but I am not scared - there is a difference between what I feel and who I actually am.
There’s many doors that your going to have to walk through, but some you won’t get through until someone opens it for you which is why you have to network and be nice to people - Tom, Burberry
Don’t get distracted by what’s happening on the left or right of you, there is a time for everything and this is the time for tunnel vision
You are the prize. A grade and a job does not define you - salima
If you go into a Chanel shop and decide not to buy a bracelet, does that devalue the bracelet? So if they don’t pick you for a job, does that devalue you? - Salima
How dare I tell life this day isn’t important- Sarah
I am no longer afraid to go all in
I will commit to my goals and dreams hardcore
Even if I fail big, it is preparing me to succeed even bigger
Every failure is just data that I am collecting to know what to do better next time
If I have a plan B I will have to use it
It’s not always a no, it may be a not now
Is it too early to think about my graduation outfit - I don’t think so!
Am I crazy for taking on other personal projects while doing my final hand in - I guess I am. But I think the best kind of people have an element of crazy
This project seems way bigger than me, but that’s fine because my God is bigger than it all
There are many things in this project that is beyond my control, but the things I can do, I will do
Writing a blog post every day has not just helped me practicing my writing, but it has built discipline which I need for this project
Before this project goes live, it is important to define what success looks like for me
Document this because I’m going to want to look back at this
This next part of my life is called: we’ll see how it goes
Regardless of how this project turns out, I am already proud of myself for trying
