Somehow I just had to see it for myself
It has been a whirlwind week.
Monday, Ellis and I rode Amtrak to Lancaster to my parents and sundry visiting relatives.
Tuesday, my mom drove Ellis and I back to Philly by way of old Amish lady who does reflexology or whatever. It helped Ellis's cough.
Wednesday, I finished my thesis. Yea, that's right.
I FINISHED MY THESIS!!!!!
I called a friend in Louisiana who more than kindly printed it out and took it to the graduate school. (Like this was a REALLY NICE thing this friend did, and I've got to find some nice gift to send him.)
Then I packed like crazy and Ellis and I got in the car with my MIL headed for Roanoke, VA to visit the grandmothers.
While I was in the car, the cranky editor called me with the few formatting changes.
Then we got hit by a tractor trailer on the turnpike. It was seriously a huge mercy, because the only thing he touched was the sideview mirror. It could have been so much worse. THat set us back a couple of hours, because it took a long time to process, because the guy was, uh, had illegal status in these parts.
Then I drove through the stormy, dark mountains to get to Roanoke to visit the great-grandmothers.
So I'm sick. Ellis is sick and clingy and cranky. But we do get a few precious moments in with the great-grandmothers.
I relay all the formatting changes to Chris, who fixes my document, changes it to PDF, and uploads it.
That's it.
He told me they sent a confirmation email. But I haven't been able to relax until I got home.
It's really and truly here.
I'm done. Now all I have to do is sit back and wait for my stinkin' diploma to arrive in the mail.
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J'net! Oh My Dear! I'm so sorry about the sickness and the car accident!!! I am very glad to hear that you all are ok! We had seriously become worried about you, because we haven't heard from you in many moons!
CONGRATULATIONS! on the thesis. That is great news and I hope you can come home soon & relax & PARTY! Hurry back soon, 'cause we are missing you!
Posted by: Jonesey | 14.04.07 21:22
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oh, i see you are home. very well then. I hope to see you soon nevertheless. Baby J is sick, himself, which may keep Jonesey home...That and the NOR'EASTER! ok just kidding, I'll shut up now.
congrats.
Posted by: Jonesey | 14.04.07 21:25
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Whoohoo! It's true what they say: the best dissertation (or thesis) is a done dissertation (or thesis). Congratulations!
Posted by: Amanda | 14.04.07 22:18
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Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't wait to read it.
Go do something to celebrate (when you and Ellis feel better)!!
Posted by: Jo | 14.04.07 22:25
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HUZZAH and congratulations on a well-deserved accomplishment. =) You did great!
Posted by: Erica | 14.04.07 23:06
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Congratulations! That is wonderful news... I hope a weight has been lifted from you. Also, sorry about the accident and sickness. Hope that clears up soon and the accident is resolved quickly.
Posted by: mrscrumley | 14.04.07 23:31
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Yeah!!! I can't say that I'll read/understand it (I always said that to AndyP too) but I'm really proud of you! Hooray! I hope you can have down week of relaxing, reading, tea-drinking, wine-drinking, blogging (that's a given) and mommy-ing. Take care!
Posted by: katiek | 15.04.07 09:44
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Tractor trailer? Yikes. Glad everyone is okay and that you are really, truly ALL DONE. Whee!!! Enjoy your diploma when it comes in the mail. :-D
Posted by: Keri | 15.04.07 13:10
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Congrats. Have been following your blog for some time, but had not realized my old friend from Indiana, Andreas Giger, was on your committee. Hope you're getting some time off!
Posted by: Chris | 15.04.07 16:28
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Congratulations! I am so excited for you...what fun and unbelievable relief you must feel to see the completion of something you have worked towards for years! Matt and I both send our congrats. Also, by the way, Matt asked the other day if I knew what Chris was up to these days...told him I didn't know but I would ask.
Posted by: alina | 15.04.07 18:51
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fantastic! i'm so proud of you and your determination. you did it!
Posted by: austina | 15.04.07 23:27
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Okay, I started reading it and. . . you know, this is why it is good to have friends. I never innahundredyears thought that such a thing existed, much less that people studied and drew interesting details from them. *blush* I feel a bit provincial saying that, but really. Who knew? I didn't finish reading it 'cause it is past my bedtime, but I will.
Posted by: TulipGirl | 16.04.07 00:36
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Good thing it's done.
Too bad you had an accident but I'm glad it wasn't really bad (and also that the person driving wasn't one of my Brazilian friends -- seriously, I worry about them a lot. Sometimes I feel sorry that I know so many people in these circumstances :( ).
Posted by: Lilian | 16.04.07 12:01