Signs That You Are Just ‘Pretending’ to Write #25 – 31

Posted on October 26th, 2009, by Meggin McIntosh, Ph.D.

Here are yet more indications that were sent in when I asked folks for their best ”pretending-to-write ‘sign’:

Your question and your examples made me laugh out loud! As you know I am in the process of writing my dissertation, so I have much experience with this. For me, the signs that I’m pretending to write include:

25. My house is cleaner than usual.

26. The cats need a “play date” outside with supervision.

27. I am thinking.

28. I am looking for more resources in the library.

29. I am scheduling yet another meeting with my committee to discuss my progress and have to wait before I proceed.

30. I have to beat my score on the Visual Thesaurus Spelling Bee.

31. I am searching through the APA manual for the proper way to punctuate and indent. Lisa Evans (soon to be Dr. Evans)

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(c) 2009 by Meggin McIntosh, Ph.D., “The Ph.D. of Productivity”(tm). Through her company, Emphasis on Excellence, Inc., Meggin McIntosh works with bright people who want to be more productive so that they can consistently keep their emphasis on excellence. I’m thankful everyday.