In the Words of the Latest Academic Doctor in Town.

For a person who normally has a lot to say, I am still speechless.

I suppose that’s bound to happen after writing seven chapters and more than 250 pages.

On Monday, I completed the most difficult task of my life and defended my dissertation.

What a dream. I have TOO many people to thank but for now, I did it.

Hundreds of pages.

An oral defense.

A harrowing proposal defense.

Two brutal comprehensive exams.

An oral exam.

A qualifier defense.

Tons of classes.

But I Phinished.

I have a freaking PhD!

And my AMAZING family was there every single step of the way.

So this degree is for all of us.

Thank you Jesus!