Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Dear thesis...

Dear thesis,

I should just come out and say that ours is going to be a love-hate relationship. So that I feel more love for you and not disposed to hate every fiber of your being, let's agree to a few simple things:

1. Accept that teaching Russian through fairy tales is an awesome topic that needs no further modification and structure my overall argument for me.

2. Write a review of all the relevant literature on folklore and teaching methodology, as well as an annotated bibliography.

3. Having done all the preliminary research and analysis, you are now ready to write a first draft no later than the end of June.

Yes, my love for you is conditional, but fulfillment of said conditions will prove your steadfast love for me, which I in turn will be only too glad to reciprocate. I'm not being picky, I'm just saying it's going to take some time to trust you. Once I can be sure of your intentions, which I trust are noble, then I can move from frustration and rage to begrudging tolerance.

Love,

Jon

1 comment:

  1. Ahahahaa..... I feel for this. I have this love affair with my conference papers and exam reading lists on occasion. Good luck getting it to obey!

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