All Done!

Well, my dissertation is off to the binders - although it will be a few days before I can hand it in (and even longer before I “officially” graduate), I’m going to go ahead and give myself permission to do a happy dance now.
Earlier today I was remembering my library school induction, which was exactly one year ago tomorrow. It was a very intensive year, and in many ways very different from what I had imagined, but looking back now it all seems to have gone by so fast. To be honest, I’m not entirely sure how I feel. There’s relief, but I also feel a little lost now that something that took over my life for so many months has been completed, especially as I’m still not sure what the future holds. As my fellow book blogger and recent library school graduate Stefanie was saying a few months ago, if only this milestone came with a shiny new library job wrapped up in a bow.
One thing I do know for sure, though: I’m incredibly happy that I’ll have the time and the energy to read outside my research topic again, and I can’t wait to resume regular blogging, commenting and e-mailing. I’ve missed talking books with you all, and most of all I missed the sense of intellectual companionship that comes with it. The last few months were intellectually engaging and satisfying, but working on a big project on your own is also a lonely experience. It’s wonderful to be able to come back.
Earlier today I was remembering my library school induction, which was exactly one year ago tomorrow. It was a very intensive year, and in many ways very different from what I had imagined, but looking back now it all seems to have gone by so fast. To be honest, I’m not entirely sure how I feel. There’s relief, but I also feel a little lost now that something that took over my life for so many months has been completed, especially as I’m still not sure what the future holds. As my fellow book blogger and recent library school graduate Stefanie was saying a few months ago, if only this milestone came with a shiny new library job wrapped up in a bow.
One thing I do know for sure, though: I’m incredibly happy that I’ll have the time and the energy to read outside my research topic again, and I can’t wait to resume regular blogging, commenting and e-mailing. I’ve missed talking books with you all, and most of all I missed the sense of intellectual companionship that comes with it. The last few months were intellectually engaging and satisfying, but working on a big project on your own is also a lonely experience. It’s wonderful to be able to come back.
CONGRATULATIONS! Such a big accomplishment! Mixed feelings are totally understandable, but hopefully the relief & feeling of accomplishment are huge because you totally deserve them. :-)
ReplyDeleteWOOHOO! Congratulations! We look forward to having you back; welcome back to reading as a group sport.
ReplyDeleteWell done you! You've accomplished SO much and it's an exciting time being in between things:)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely looking forward to having you back Ana and I'm absolutely amazed that you finished grad school in a year! That's just awesome! You deserve that happy dance. :)
ReplyDeleteHooray, congrats! That's awesome. :D I totally understand the future = scary equation, though.
ReplyDelete*throws confetti* *does a little dance* You know I must be doubly happy for you because I know exactly how it feels.
ReplyDeleteAlso, after thesischeersquad we may just have to organise a "what do we do now" weekly cheer session.
And the mixed feelings? I completely understand. Especially with the move you had as well. It must be very tough.
Horray! Welcome back. :-)
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS! As someone who is in the hellacious phase prior to writing up my dissertation (known as "data collection"), I know what a relief it must be to finally be done! Good for you! Enjoy getting your life back and read a book or two for me, ok? ;D
ReplyDeleteYay, congrats, Ana! glad to hear you'll be resuming regular blogging soon too!
ReplyDeletebig congratulations on all your accomplishments !!!!
ReplyDeleteYAAAY! Congratulations!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Ana! Good luck getting back to life before, I know that lost feeling well.
ReplyDeletew00t!!!! Someone deserves champagne. :)
ReplyDeleteYAY!!! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about not having that library job waiting, wrapped up in a bow. Something will come up when you least expect it. I stumbled across the job posting for my job entirely by accident less than a month after I finished my thesis, and I was offered the job exactly two months after I finished my thesis. I never would have predicted any of that! Things will work out. I'm positive of that.
Yay again! I'm so happy for you :)
Congrats and welcome back!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, and welcome back, Ana!! :)
ReplyDeleteI've missed you and am so glad you're back.
ReplyDeleteYayyyyyy! I'm happy you're back! I hope you have an easy transition back into blogging and that you do not find us tiresome after your stimulating time away from us.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteyay! Happy Dance Happy Dance Happy Dance!!!
ReplyDeleteyay! I am so happy you are going to be back around! Congrats on accomplishing so much work!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm so happy for you, Ana... and also happy you'll be back in our blogging world :-)
ReplyDeleteHip hip hooray!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!! Such a relief to have that behind you, I'm sure, and you should be proud of yourself. That is a huge accomplishment. So, take a deep breath, and...Welcome back to Blogworld :D
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you. I'm so happy for you!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Ana! This is a wonderful achievement! Hope you are having fun after the hectic academic schedule! Can't wait to read your posts on what you read and your literary adventures!
ReplyDeleteWell done Ana. You have done extremely well. I am pretty sure you will find a job soon. This year has flown by so quickly.
ReplyDeleteThis week is full of happy news! I'm very happy for you: you've made it! With your sanity intact!
ReplyDeleteDo you think the dissertation might be something you can share with us?
Congratulations and welcome back!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!
ReplyDeleteAnd it's more than wonderful to have you back!!!! It's been one hell of a year, huh? I so hope you're feeling half as proud of yourself as I'm feeling of you. (Yikes--that's one horribly written sentence, but I'm sure you know what I mean. :P ) And I'm just so, so, so, so, so, so, so, sooooooooooooo happy for you that you can spend time on all the things you've been missing so much these past months!!!! Love you!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back and congratulations!!! We missed you...
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing, and welcome back! I've missed your posts these last few months.
ReplyDelete*Leaps on feed reader* So happy to see you've made it to the end. Eh, although school stuff is crazy (deadlines argh) the real 'adult' world is kind of a let down afetr so many deep ideas a second being pressed upon you so mixed feeling understandable. Maybe a Phd in 5 years or so (haha, I imagine you reeling at that suggestion right now). Learning for learnings sake without deadlines would be the ideal state, if it were a paid position.
ReplyDeleteYay! Congrats on finishing your dissertation. That is huge!
ReplyDeleteWoo Hoo! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That is quite an accomplishment :)
ReplyDeleteA very big HOORAY for getting the dissertation done, Ana! I totally understand how wonderful it must feel!
ReplyDeleteI'm very much looking forward to reading your posts again. :)
I'm so happy you're back. Huge congratulations to you!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY DANCE!!! What a great feeling, Ana. I do know what you mean about feeling a little lost after the completion of a degree, though. Enjoy this time!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations :)
ReplyDeleteI bet you are so relieved! Do that happy dance you deserve to celebrate! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteOh Ana I am just so happy for you :D :D :D And I'm so freaking excited to have you back again and I hope you find time to do EVERYTHING you want :D This post just made me happy :) Can you tell? LOL
ReplyDeleteLove the cat picture! Congratulations on finishing! What an accomplishment. I hope you enjoy your down time and do some fun things and read some great books.
ReplyDeleteSo, so glad to hear this! I know it's been a lot of hard work and commitment for you, and I am glad to hear that you are finally done! Congratulations are definitely in order!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! And you did this in a year. Wow! I'd be interested in your dissertation if you are willing to share :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Ana! I didn't realize that you would be completing your degree so quickly--you must be feeling so light having a heavy weight lifted off. Dance on--you deserve it!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Ana, well done! Happy dance! :) Enjoy reading waht you want whenever you want now!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! It must feel SO good to be done! Enjoy some fun, self-chosen reading! :)
ReplyDeleteWOOHOO! CONGRATULATIONS! (Yes, yes, I will end my totally not gratuitous caps abuse now. ^-~)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, sweetie! (Well, eventually, probably. ^-~ *sends good thoughts*)
Congrats! Definitely a happy dance moment. :-)
ReplyDeleteHey...you wrote a book!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! So glad you are done and can now go back to reading outside your chosen topic. We are all thrilled to have you back with us.
ReplyDeleteOh well done, Ana, and huge congratulations.
ReplyDeleteCongrats congrats! *confetti*
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Ana! Well done! This is an achievement. And Welcome back, I've missed you!!! Yaay, we can talk about books again :-D
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, everyone! You're all too kind, and I'd missed you so much.
ReplyDelete(Jenny, there is absolutely NO WAY I could ever find you tiresome!)
About my dissertation, I'm still not sure if it will be put in an open repository once it's been marked, but if it is I will be sure to share the link!
congratulations!!! :D
ReplyDeleteCongrats! And welcome back!
ReplyDeleteI'll add my voice to everyone else's in crying, CONGRATULATIONS!!! It must feel amazing to have completed such a monumental achievement. We're glad to have you back!
ReplyDeleteWell done!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! It's quite an achievement.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteHurray!! We get our Ana back!!! I think I'll *happy dance* myself! :D Congratulations! I just know you totally nailed it. \o/
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Ana! Hope you will find your dream job, soon or later :).
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, all!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I hope your adjustment to having free time again goes well. It will take awhile to get used to it. I am just now starting to think about all those things I used to like to do before school took over my life and to not panic when I have nothing specific to do. Good luck with the job search!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I'm sure it was a relief to hand it off to the binders. I hope your shiny new job comes soon; in the meantime, enjoy your reading time. I felt like I re-discovered reading when I finished my comps.
ReplyDeleteI'm really behind on catching up with my blog reader, so here is a belated congratulations! I remember the relief I felt after my work for my masters was done. Enjoy the respite!
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