2022 wasn't the easiest year for me. My mother died, my cat died and I had an accident which wasn't seriously but could have been. I also started a new job and finally realised I couldn't manage to work two jobs. So I gave up the older one.
My progression board finally happened in August - my examiners were both ill in June. It was a very good experience. Both had read my paper carefully, had lots of interesting questions and suggestions and I was very pleased with it.
Then I had my accident and bashed up my shoulder. And I have done very little for my PhD since then. I've been too busy, too tired, too overwhelmed and/or in pain.
This month, I am starting my 3rd year and I had been planning to hand in at the end of 2025 so that I could be a doctor before my 60th birthday. But I have decided to forget that deadline. I am just going to do see how long it takes.
On 9 January, I will meet my supervisors and we'll plan the coming year. They've been so supportive and encouraging all along and I'm looking forward to the 9th.
Well done Anne. Always hard to get back on the horse!