Hurdles

(Recreated from text messages)


I'm riding in the car with my biggest fan as we drive to Knoxville so I can defend my dissertation. We are 5.5 hours into what should be a less than 6 hr drive, but since it has stormed the WHOLE way, we've got at least another hour to go. The storm is ironic...its the last hurdle standing between me and my career goal. By this time tomorrow, I'll be Dr. McMillan...and trying to figure out what I'm going to do with my spare time. While I'm thrilled to be putting this chapter to bed, its still a bittersweet moment for me. I imagine I'll be at loose ends fh my spare time. While I'm thrilled to be putting this chapter to bed, its still a bittersweet moment for me. I imagine I'll be at loose ends for a while...but I'm beyond excited to see what the next chapter brings!