Designated Starbucks September 22, 2009
Posted by Margaret Hebron in academia, thesis.Tags: edna, Starbucks, thesis
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Recently, I have a newly revived fervor to git ‘er done… my thesis that is. This is due in part to the fact that a) I have to get serious now if I want to defend in the spring, and I definitely don’t want to still be working on this thing next summer, b) seeing my friend defend his thesis in August really inspired me, and c) I’ve given myself a due date for my second chapter: October 15th.
I have never been particularly productive at home, no matter where that home happens to be. My procrastinating/multitasking side rears its head and I can always think of a million things to do besides my schoolwork.
Thus, I have designated a thesis Starbucks. It’s close to my house, but not the closest. That one can remain free of any negative-thesis taint. It has good lighting and lots of tables. The staff are friendly. In short, it’s a good, solid Starbucks, perfect for fostering thesis thoughts.
And bonus! Now that I have a registered Starbucks card, not only do I get free soy milk, I can also use the Internet for two hours a day.
My preferred thesis drink? Decaf grande Americano with an inch of steamed soy.
Decaf Americano? That’s just sad, Margaret. It’s like two contradictory terms forced to sit next to each other. ;)
You’re absolutely right. I’m pathetic. However, I love the taste of coffee but really don’t want to be addicted to the caffeine. So, I’m a decaf girl.
Ah, free soy… I know it well. You also get free refills on coffee (if you’re feeling extra cheap). I enjoy reading in Starbucks: comfy seats, good music, and just enough distractions to keep me sane, but not too many to detract from reading. Good luck with your thesis. There is hope (or so my instructors tell me).