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Oak Kitten
08-09-2006, 06:50 PM
Well folks, I never thought I would see this day, but I have in fact successfully defended my dissertation for my Ph.D. in Diplomatic and Military History. Just got back from Philadelphia, and aside from the immense sense of relief, I have a KILLER migraine (I knew I would get one) as all the tension in my body gets released. So I am going to bed.

But thanks to all of you for your friendship and encouragement. The JIMB has been a great place for me to "escape" to when I needed to get away from the academic grind. Now it's party time. Bring on the picnic! I am ready!

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c70/rbalano/Dr.jpg

Dr. Oak
Judy
08-09-2006, 07:34 PM
Bravo! Now, pack up your nuts and go enjoy yourself as a reward!
Judy
Dar
08-09-2006, 07:35 PM
congratulations Ms PHD (pronounced FID of course)

we never doubted you'd be successful for a minute!

I look forward to meeting you.
Elliott
08-09-2006, 08:22 PM
Don't you wish everyone knew how much goes into an achievement like this? Congratulations and best wishes.... Are you going to get another one???
janisian
08-09-2006, 08:31 PM
Mazel tov!
Rkitko
08-09-2006, 09:38 PM
Congratulations! I can only imagine how many hours you spent hunting down dusty old references references for your dissertation.

But definitely, way to go :) What an accomplishment!
mixtymotions
08-09-2006, 11:16 PM
If I had a Ph.D., I'd take that sheepskin to Kinkos, have it enlarged repeatedly at about 4000%, and wallpaper my entire house! Two snaps up and a snap back!
DaveM
08-09-2006, 11:45 PM
Bows, scrapes, applauds, and salutes.

You know, Oaky, I just got some spam I thought of forwarding to you. It offered degrees of every level in practically any field from "prestigious non-accredited universities", all based on "life experience" (and presumably involving a suitable fee). Why be satisfied with one PhD?

By the way, I believe I'll refrain from comment on anything you may have to say about the Middle East situation.
Dee
08-10-2006, 03:39 AM
Congratulations, Oak.
Eva
08-10-2006, 07:53 AM
Congratiolations! It must have been hard work. The picknick is at the exact right moment for you. Well timed!

Eva
snakegrl
08-10-2006, 10:26 AM
Congratulations to you! Ditto to what everyone said-go have some fun now.
Bat
08-10-2006, 11:35 AM
Huge Congrats, Dr. Oak!! Looking forward to meeting you at the Jannic, and hobnobbing with the brains of the outfit! LOL Should be interesting.:D
ponytail
08-10-2006, 12:02 PM
Congratulations, Doc!
david uk
08-10-2006, 01:23 PM
Well done Oaky!

lovely pic of you with your diploma too!:p
Oak Kitten
08-10-2006, 04:24 PM
Thanks to all of you. I am still completely drained, physically and mentally - not that the defense was all that difficult - it's just the relief of finally finishing a 13-year marathon and letting go of all the stress I placed on myself. So we are going out to dinner tonight to celebrate and carbo-load for the trip out to Pittsburgh tomorrow. I can't think of a better way to celebrate than to party with Rudies! I am really looking forward to it.

Oak
hoops
08-10-2006, 08:42 PM
congratulations! i never doubted it for a minute
peace
hoops