I handed in my last paper last night and gave my final presentation this morning.
All I have left is sitting through two more presentations, writing a grade justification for this course and keeping my fingers crossed for grades to post by next weekend.
I'm in love with the idea of being done with coursework, but I'm sort of sad today. I can't help but think about who's not around to see me hit this milestone; the people who helped me get here, but won't get to celebrate this with me. I'm not going to bother listing the regrets or shortfalls that I have--it does no good to pine. What I'm going to do is be thankful for the amazing stuff: the incredible people and experiences I've had and move forward, filled with excitement about my two pilot studies, paper edits, potential third pilot project, portfolio and starting the dissertation work.
Is it weird to be excited about having a crap load of work to do?
Either way, this afternoon will bring some celebration, Seems is done with coursework too(!) and tomorrow will bring three cakes: strawberry cheesecake, cassata or some sort of ricotta pie and something fruity that I haven't decided on yet--I have faculty that I need to apologize to (I've been cranky) and thank (they've put up with the crankiness for 3 and a half years).
Even more important, tomorrow will bring Mother's Day!
Happy First Mother's Day, Miss! Em is incredible, job well done!
Happy Mother's Day to Nana, Gram, all the Aunts and all of my buddies and colleagues with ankle biters.
And especially,
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, MOM!
You are the best chicken soup maker, singer, garden planner, dad fashionista, organizer, financial planner, and life saver.
I love you!
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