I am OFFICIALLY finished with one summer class. All eight papers are complete, two asynchronous discussions have been answered and responded to. I am DONE!!!!! Good feeling. Now, I have 2 presentations to give on Wednesday and a final exam on Thursday. Life is good. On Thursday at noon, I will have two more courses in the fall and I am considered ABD - All But the Dissertation - translation - I am DONE with coursework - FINITO! All I have left after December 15ish is to complete my dissertation - easy stuff - just kidding. Most doctoral students stop at the ABD mark - why - they loose interest in finishing their dreadful long dissertation. I REFUSE to let that happen. If I have to take an educational leave of absence from work, I will. I REFUSE to not graduate on May 10, 2008 (the day after my 36th birthday - what a present).

One quick note - Sydney is doing a little better. I am still freaking out about the shots.

Until next time!