inspirational e-mails

[kareina]

This evening I received an e-mail from my collaborator in Italy saying that she's heard back from the journal and they are happy with our edits, so, pending final approval from the editor-in-chief our paper has been accepted. She then went on to say that another colleague of hers is interested in undertaking further research on the Tasmanian samples I sent her, and am I interested in continuing to work with them on the project? I replied asking if they wished me to continue to provide only the field-relationship data and help with English grammar, or if they want me to take a more active role in the project. If the former, I am absolutely able to help, but if they want a more active role, it would depend on what/when, since I am meant to be finishing up my PhD project over the next couple of months.

After replying to her e-mail I was suddenly inspired to work, and accomplished more than four hours of solid work, including more than 1,000 words written for my thesis. This after an unmotivated day where I spent more time enjoying the company of my loved ones or reading e-mail/livejournal than I did on Uni work. I love getting e-mails from Italy--it seems that every time I do I find another burst of motivation for my own project!