Months of staggering and pushing through

I didn't realise how long I'd been anaemic, but I'd been feeling poorly for some months before my PhD got cracking. So, I got back from Africa after a long summer visit and got to busy London lifestyle. I journeyed to Kent once or twice a week to face this full-time PhD, that seemed like a curse at the time because I barely managed to get out of bed, take a shower, board the dlr, get on the overground train to University. Little did I know my life was just few days to go but hey, God always carries his own. (Before you start wondering, I am a Christian PhD Computing Student).

Anyway, 15th of December 2013 held a memory for me. I fainted on my way to Uni and I was told the most shocking news ever, I had about 7.9 blood count which was like a death sentence technically. I had to quit University - called intermission of studies for two months. I tell you that was the best thing that ever happened to me. That break helped me refocus my life and get back on gear. I am back to Uni now and on top speed. Hehe!!! Let's get on this PhD train, shall we?

Genesis of this Journey

Sadness began as I walked through the door to the office of the school administration. Like dark circles, my life for the next three years played before me. Did I say "I'm doomed".. I didn't but it did look like it. I cried my first postgrad research cry on my first day, how pathetic!

Well, what they don't really explain to you are details of a full-time research. I will explain: 

• To finish excellently well, technically 24 hours a day is not enough!
• You need minimum 60 hours a week (these times are for Christians only coz church is subtracted from the hours).
• Having a Mon-Fri five hours a day job? I strongly advice not to dare! I've got almost same dilemma
• Living two hours by road travel away from University? Your biggest nightmare!

Put all of these and extra personal work going, you can understand my point. Sleep is now a luxury. Four hours of sleep is a great gift!

If you are considering a research postgrad, mostly a PhD.. Think strongly along these things. I am caught up now. Don't get caught up!

First posted on my previous blog on Tuesday 24th September