Common questions about 30 Days by the Sea, the research methodology, and the concept of alonetude.
About the Project
What is 30 Days by the Sea?
30 Days by the Sea is a creative research project and digital thesis completed by Amy Tucker as a Master of Arts candidate in Human Rights and Social Justice at Thompson Rivers University, on Secwépemc Territory. In January 2026, Amy spent thirty days in solitude in Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico — writing, photographing, and developing a new concept: alonetude.
What is alonetude?
Alonetude is a term Amy coined to describe the intentional transformation of imposed aloneness into chosen solitude. It is distinct from loneliness (unwanted isolation) and from romanticized retreat. Alonetude is the capacity to be fully present with yourself, in the world, without performance or apology — and the argument of this project is that this capacity is a human right that precarious labour systematically undermines.
Is this an academic thesis or a personal blog?
Both. It is submitted as a creative expression thesis using Scholarly Personal Narrative (Nash, 2004) as its methodology — a form of inquiry that holds the researcher’s lived experience as legitimate data and storytelling as a valid mode of rigorous scholarship. The blog is the thesis. It has the heart of a personal essay and the rigour of academic research.
Reading the Blog
Where should I start?
The best entry point is the Start Here page, which offers recommended reading paths through all 270+ posts. You can also begin with About This Project for the full methodological and ethical framing.
How much content is here?
Over 270 published pieces, including daily journal entries from the thirty days in Loreto, original poetry, bilingual writing in Spanish and English, scholarly essays, memory vignettes, and photographic fieldnotes. The content is organized by category in the navigation menu and by recommended reading order in the Start Here guide.
Are there content warnings?
Yes. Some posts contain reflections on trauma, grief, childhood experiences, and the body’s memory of harm. These are marked clearly at the beginning of each relevant post. Please care for yourself as you read.
Citing This Work
How do I cite this project?
See the Cite This Project page for APA, MLA, and Chicago format citations. The project’s ORCID is 0009-0006-9872-2248.
Can I use content from this blog in my own research?
Yes, with proper citation. All content on this blog is the intellectual property of Amy Tucker. Please cite the specific post you are referencing, using the citation formats provided on the Cite This Project page. For permissions beyond fair use, please get in touch via the LinkedIn profile listed on the About This Project page.
The Book
Is there going to be a book?
Yes. This blog is the foundation of a book in progress. Visit the Coming Soon: The Book page for more details.
