tallisker

Hah! DONE! Well one final left, but I did turn in my 108 page thesis for binding yesterday, only 25.5 hours late. I defended a week ago, in front of my panel and a room full of friends, and it was an amazingly enjoyable experience. It was FUN! Weird. But I know the stuff so goddamn well, and my slides were lovely and I just talked, no notes, for 30 minutes. The advisors threw some tough questions at me, and I've been contemplating better responses ever since, but I did fine, apparently, even though I don't remember what I said. I don't remember much that happened after my talk was over; I was in a warm and fuzzy daze, but I do remember the panel's deliberation period being incredibly short, and the three of them walking out smiling, one giving me a high five, and the last telling me I'd passed with distinctions, the highest option.
Bragging now. I had to.
And how are all of you? It's been a while, I know.