It has been a while since I last wrote...I did not want anyone to think I went "missing". I am just super busy. I met with Dr. Semich (head of the Ph.D. program) yesterday to review all five chapters of my dissertation (chapter 5 was not complete, but enough for Dr. Semich to review and make comments). Chapter 5 is the conclusion and discussion chapter - the most important chapter in a dissertation. To my surprise, Dr. Semich said he was extremely happy with my progress and that I wrote my chapters exactly the way I was supposed to...not skipping any steps. That is the anal side of me...don't ever ask me for directions because you will get every detail from point A to point B - including roadkill (just kidding). Although I have a lot of work to do, I am pushing to complete my rough draft by February 1 - one month ahead of schedule.


Another lesson learned through this journey - never give up on my dreams under any circumstance - it is my journey and my future.

Lorie and I took our first Zumba class last night (Latin dancing and aerobics) - Wow - it felt great. I have been using my elliptical machine every day and that can get boring. I have not stepped into an aerobic class in a few years, so it is felt good to do something I really love again. Lorie and I signed up for 18 classes. I finally feel that I am getting my life back together...everything is falling into place and I am not a bundle of nerves all the time (that will change when my dissertation defense is scheduled).

Until next time!