On the Other Side

Whew! Qualifying exams are over...well, the major portion is over. I still have oral exams once I have passed written exams, but I'm not concerned about them like I was the written exams. I wrote about 25 pages of answers over the past 2 days, answering about 10 questions, plus about 9 additional questions on a research scenario. I'm so glad they are over. I'm spending the next couple of days taking a break, but then I'm beginning dissertation research and writing beginning on Wednesday. One final step and I will be done.

Referrals began arriving on Friday, but the majority will likely arrive on Monday. It is believed the cutoff is December 8. That means only 11 days before they get to us! It's possible that we could be in the December batch, but we are expecting to be in the January batch. Just TWO months before we see Megan's face!! WOOHOO!!!

T Minus 12

Yes, this is a countdown...a countdown to when I finally am done studying for these horrible doctoral qualifying exams. On morning 13 (11/2), I will be getting up LONG before daylight (probably 4am, YES, in the morning) and driving 2 hrs to take my exams that start at 8am (must allow for travel snarls). They last 2 days. UGH.

So, that's where I am--nose in books, notebooks and note cards. It's where I'll continue to be for the next 12 days. I've seen an exciting referral rumor this morning, but it's early, very early. And early rumors of late have not been accurate, so I won't repeat it (although it's an attainable rumor). But we are still safely within the December to February window, with only 19 days of LIDs before us. Man, I wish I knew more. Well, maybe I don't, it would be too distracting! (Although I'd prefer to be distracted then studying!)

See you on "the other side"...(of quals that is!).