Today was a pretty big day for me in some ways. We submitted a manuscript, finally, for a paper that has been taking the majority of my time since last January. In some ways I'm relieved, but for the most part I feel like it's just back to the grindstone to return to the work I was doing before last January. I've been trying to split my time between two projects, and it's been difficult. At least now I feel like with focus all on the remaining work, I'll be able to get it done in time for my final thesis committee meeting in early March. However, there's always the chance the committee won't find the work finished enough for my defense date in May. However, in some ways, I don't care what they think, and that might be the very thing that defines the fact that I'm ready to be done.
Another rough thing about today is that John and I went to a going-away party for our good friend Susan (and at some point to follow our good friend, and her husband, AJ). I admire Susan a lot for following her dreams and trying something completely new, moving to California to find a job, in a location, that will make her happy and give her great satisfaction. However, it's always tough to say goodbye to friends and it seems like this year will be a big goodbye year as many of our friends will be graduating and moving on (hopefully us included).
I hope to post more in the next few days, but these have been a busy few weeks...We are blessed to have Grandma and Grandpa visiting. It's wonderful to come home and play with Davis after work and have a wonderful hot dinner care of Grandma!
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