Oh god, it's finally over!

[davidpdx]

I went on vacation from my job 5 weeks ago, but have been working at a breakneck speed trying to get the current version of my dissertation proposal ready to turn in. The last few days have been long and I finished a half hour ago. I'm leaving to go on a real vacation tomorrow (nothing exotic, just home to visit family who I haven't seen in 3 years). Now I can focus on my packing and relax a bit.

[redwitch]

1. Enjoy that well earned vacation!

And congratulations!

[davidpdx]

2. Thanks!

[grasswire]

3. don't forget to visit the Rose Garden in Washington Park

Was there yesterday and fell in love with it again. Soooo beautiful!

[davidpdx]

5. My mom and I have it on our list

Hopefully it's not too hot. At least it won't be humid like it is here.

[grasswire]

7. 90s for the next few days

A bit cooler after that.

[lunatica]

4. Enjoy the loss of that thing on your shoulders you thought was normal anatomy

I mean that grinding, unceasing worry and pressure and guilt associated with dissertation writing. Do you feel that the weight of the pressure taken off makes you feel like you might float away?

Congratulations! That is truly a feat!

[davidpdx]

6. Thanks

It's going to be hard. I actually am taking some stuff for my IRB and a little bit of reading, but not that much. I have to drive to one place to see my brother and there is nothing to do out there as it is a rural town so I figure I might need some stuff to keep me busy and report back to my chair that I did something for that time.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Congratulations on your accomlishment, my dear davidpdx!

I know you'll have a wonderful vacation visiting with your family and sightseeing...

You have more than earned this!