Fin.

I feel like I should share this accomplishment, so I will. I've mentioned my qualifying exam before and ever since I got back from Philadelphia I have been writing and writing and writing. My paper was finally finished on Wednesday (the 5th) with a cumulative length of 46 pages. The longest paper I have ever written, and unfortunately, it will definitely not be the longest paper ever. Well, I finished it giving myself one week to summarize it into a 30-40 minute presentation. (Who would've thought that I was going to be able to give a 30+ minute presentation.) By Monday night, I had an understanding of what I was going to say and Tuesday it was refined. Finally, Wednesday morning came and I stood up in front of the room presenting my paper to the 5 individuals on my committee and one of my friends. Once I was done, they asked me a bunch of questions and I answered them like a pro. All in all, I'M DONE and I passed!!!!!!! I can finally have a summer break and come home with no obligation to work. It shall be glorious. Since then, I have finished one book, started on another and have been very lazy. I think I did the dishes twice though. This weekend brings a trip to Wisconsin for Father's Day and who knows what next week brings, but I don't have to worry about my paper anymore.