I had a great day on September 13th when I celebrated my 26th birthday. I received messages and cards from my closest family and friends, I went to House of Japan with my husband (ha, I love saying that word), and then we relaxed and watched football. It was exactly what I needed after such an eventful last few weeks. There was one part that was bitter sweet....
I have always given myself these random goals and I have always had a goal to have a PhD while I am 25. Me turning 26 reminded me that I had not reached that goal. However, the more and more I think about the more I realize that the age is not what is important. Sure, I could have graduated with my PhD before 26, but at what price. I have developed some amazing friendships, done some pretty cool things, and married the man of my dreams. All of that could have been put on hold had I been so focused on the age I receive my PhD. So, I am promising myself that I will continue to work on my dissertation. However, I am not giving anyone else an estimated deadline. I will have my PhD when... I FINISH and you better believe. I will finish. Ok enough of that rant. Happy Birthday to me!
Nice read...the other day I was driving to Ashland Ohio where I attend school, and said self, next fall, you will be done with course work at Ashland...that put a smile on MY face. Some folks dont get it. You have to have mini mile stone markers in the road. If you dont, one MAY get lost! Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteAgreed! This is one of the hardest things to do so, small celebrations along the way are necessary. Hang in there.
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