Week 39

I have rehearsed for my probation review, asking Luca to act as an examiner. I listed 20 questions that would probably be asked, and his prompt questions have also been very useful.

A psychiatrist once told me that one of the most reliable ways to prepare for answering questions spontaneously in a meeting is to create a list of at least thirty potential questions and their answers. This is because it is usually possible to anticipate questions based on the context, and most interviewers tend to ask similar ones. Such preparation enables us to effectively address a wide range of possible queries.

Luca and I had dinner at our favourite restaurant, Winepress. Although we usually visit once or twice a year, this time I discovered that the building is approximately 800 years old. I noticed that many of the detailed decorations on the ceiling and walls have survived from that period. The dining tables, plates, and cutlery are all modern and casual. I found this charming; it felt as though history and contemporary life were intertwined.

 

 

My achievement in Week 39

• finished the translation of my field notes

Goals for Week 40

• do my best for the probation review
• complete analysis of pilot data
• start writing Chapter 2