I wanted to update everyone on my thesis saga. I can finally say that I am done. I defended my thesis on Thursday and I PASSED. I was so nervous that I seriously almost threw up beforehand. I couldn't sleep the night before, and I couldn't get a deep breath in my lungs all day. I'm not usually nervous for public speaking endeavors, but this time I was honestly horrified.
Dan came with me, which I was so glad because I was able to present my paper, and he FINALLY knows what the heck my paper is about. The title of my paper is "A Toulminian analysis of arguments within the Wal-Mart crisis." It's hard to explain, so if you ever want a really long conversation, ask me. BOOOOORRRRRIIIINNNGGGGG!
One of my questions that my professors asked me is what I was going to do with my thesis now...I said, "Honestly...I'm going to BURN it!" That's exactly how I feel.
Here's a little glimpse of what I've gone through to get this bleeping thing:
-Cried a MILLION tears
-Got in 100 fights with Dan (It really turned me into a monster)
-Treated my family like scum
-Had 2 FULL BLOWN nervous breakdowns
-ONE POMPOUS JERK of a professor...and all that comes from that
-Several great professors who helped me a lot
-Had one miscarriage
-Taught 4 classes (this part was AMAZING)
-Had one baby
-THREE comprehensive exams
-Had a messy house a lot :)
-At LEAST 4,000 sheets of paper
-THOUSANDS of hours
-About 10 revisions (maybe more)
-113 pages
-90 references
-lots and lots of prayers
-A meeting with the dean of the department to complain
-Dan finally taking control and CHEWING out the program director (Ha ha, good times)
-more stress than I can explain
-The secretary forgetting to set up my comprehensive exam defense and waiting for 5 months because of it.
-wanting to quit more than I've ever wanted to quit anything before
-a lot of PRESSURE from many sources
FINALLY after all that...I'm FINALLY DONE! Funny thing is that, I don't think it's sunk in yet. What am I going to do now????
I'M GOING TO DISNEYLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!! For real lol. Love you all.
18 comments:
Brooke, that's fantastic!! I am so proud of you! You are such a superwoman for finishing that beast even when you had 3 kids to take care of. You put about 10x the amount of work into your thesis that Mark is putting into his. I guess every program is different, but yours sounded so hard! Way to go!!
Congratulations! I can't even imagine what a relief that must be. We are proud of you! When is Disneyland?
WOW WOW WOW!!! I am utterly impressed that you made it through, what an accomplishment!! I bet you can feel the biggest burden off your shoulders. CONGRATS!!!!! WOO HOO!
Way to go Brooke. We are so proud of you! I admire you more than you know. Love ya. - Asher
Brooke congrats! That is a lot of work but I'm way impressed. How awesome of a feeling to know you are done!
Ty and I just wanted to say we are so proud of you Brooke. The year and a half I have known you I am always so impressed with you. You are superwomen and an amazing mom you are really such a good example to me. Good Job and We love you!
Brookie, i'm so freaking proud of you! Not just for finishing, cause that in and of its self is incredible, but for going through all you did during the process and not giving up!! good for you...WOW! You are amazing.
Love ya girl and please go to Disneyland and take lots of naps..
CONGRATS Brooke! We are so proud of you=what an accomplishment for sure!!!! I am so glad that it is over and that it is past you-awesome!!!! We love you guys!
nice work Brooke! I can't imagine how you must feel right now. I bet it feels so good!
Congrats! That's awesome that you did it, and even better that you're done!
Ha! You're funny Brooke. Good thing it's over with! What an accomplishment!
Congratulations! I bet that is one of the best feelings. I wish all best best for you.
Hey there strangers!! Congrats Brooke, I am so glad that you are done, that is awesome. We miss you guys!!! We didn't know that you were in St. George. I am so happy for you guys!
I feel like a proud momma! Good job I knew you could do it. Miss you tons!
Wow!! What an accomplishment!! Congrats:)
CONGRATULATIONS Brooke! I wish I even had the courage to look into a Masters program. You are amazing!!
Yahoo! You did it!!!
Um. You are my hero. COngrats! Kaysha
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