If the Australian identity in the early Australian literature of the 1840s can be attributed to the new settlers’ ‘quest for belonging and identity’ and the often violent, clash of Indigenous and immigrant cultures as well as a longing for home ...
After two weeks in New Zealand I had forgotten how hard writing was and only managed four paragraphs yesterday. I read the Thesis Whisperer's blog for inspiration - I like her sense of humour! I especially like the blog about taking a thesis writing retreat in New York although I'm always happy to settle for Jan's cabin in Tassie.
Babysitting today but with XP having a morning nap sleeping in the cot next to me I seem to have found a new speed. Something nice about having a companion when you are working alone. Of course, not to be left out WM is going with me to the Bailleu on Tuesday to borrow some books and, while I have a coffee, to soak up the academic air. Kel and B spent weekends at Monash University Library in the 90s with me when I first began researching Australian children's lit with the reward of an icecream in the Union building for good behaviour afterwards. They were always excellent and I developed a liking for cappucinos. Once we left Paddington Bear under the photocopiers and returned to find him waiting patiently. Paddington has just been dusted off for XP - a little bedraggled but always much loved. Update: I have completed 350 paragraphs and have probably the same amount to go! But this year I have every Monday off to write. Plus I have booked into 4 Thesis Writing Bootcamps.
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