1/36: Hic and Nunc
Since I’ve started the PhD programme, I realized that for the future 36 months I would be sitting in front of my laptop reading things, and coding. A galaxy far away from my teacher job.
I used to force myself in a working schedule adopted by the principal, and I had to go in another place 5 days a week. Now I’m the master of my time, and space.
Cool, right? Yes, but
Big yes:
a) I (almost) do what I want when I want instead of struggling with routines. Something is boring me? Let’s reschedule;
b) the annoying and time-consuming bureaucracy still exists but its impact in my life is 75% less;
c) connecting with others became be a variable, and not a constant. To be clear, it is wonderful to spend time with people. Consider however a situation in which you have to do it, also trying to be pleasant. Not so good;
d) Bye bye traffic jams, walks in the rain, and other hassle resulting from leaving the house to reach the workplace
But
“Autonomy comes with responsibility” (semicit):
a) Pay attention to that idea that follows you under the covers, and gifts insomnia to you.
b) Others still exist, and you like them. Remember to pingback to their Whatsapp and Telegram messages within 48 hours, and call your mom once at week at least.
c) Space is a multifaceted concept. Is your desk neat, before and after your session? How many times you went outside last week? Is there a room in your house where studying is forbidden? You and your partner now live together 24/7. Experience this situation with empathy, and love.
d) That lines of code/paper is going nowhere. You can try again tomorrow without anybody complaining. You also need time to read, play videogames and other high rewarding intellectual activities
