(I know that the universe won’t shift with this news. So, those of you who read this blog because a professor is forcing you to, please wait for the next post which I promise will come soon now that I am released and relaxed.)
Those of you who are friends and colleagues, please celebrate with me. I defended successfully this morning. In the pic below you see the balloons and banners my dear (and confident) assistants had ready to mark the event.
The defense was surprisingly painless and I now have to do some minor editing before I complete the process. Thank you, committee–Carol, Sam, Marjorie, and Brian–for all your support. Thank you cohort–I’ve been looking at our first group picture below and remembering the long (often sweet) road we’ve traveled together. Thank you family, for tolerating my doctoral mishegas. Friends, forgive me for not phoning for three years.
The students were so excited for me today. They peeked in the window as I defended and provided many supportive hugs after. These kids know a bit about research! I smiled all afternoon.
And then, after school, I got my toenails done. I’ll spare you that photo.
Serious library and technology stuff to come in the next post. Promise.
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May 7, 2007 at 10:36 pm
Congrats! Enjoy the high you will be feeling for quite a while.
May 7, 2007 at 10:41 pm
Yahoo – forget the “serious library and technology stuff”, it’s time to party!
May 8, 2007 at 12:08 am
Congrats !!
May 8, 2007 at 12:09 am
Congrats!!
May 8, 2007 at 1:14 am
Celebrating for ya from SC!! Oh no..i think I’ve been inspired…i’m not sure what for yet–the degree or the toenails. : )
May 8, 2007 at 2:48 am
Hooray! Time to turn off the computer for a nice long break. I think you should treat yourself to a trip… perhaps Umbria?
May 8, 2007 at 3:23 am
Congratulations, Joyce! It’s a wonderful feeling, isn’t it?
May 8, 2007 at 9:28 am
Congratulations, Joyce!
May 8, 2007 at 10:33 am
Félicitations, Doctor Joyce
May 8, 2007 at 11:03 am
Heartfelt congratulations! You continue to inspire.
May 8, 2007 at 12:27 pm
ROCK ON JOYCE!!! Congrats
May 8, 2007 at 1:12 pm
Mazal Tov Dr. Valenza!
May 8, 2007 at 1:53 pm
Whooo hooo!! Joyce! Way to go! … of couse, I never doubted for a second that you’d knock’em out as soon as you started speaking.
Mazel Tov v’siman tov!!
May 8, 2007 at 3:20 pm
Congratulations, Dr. Well done!
May 8, 2007 at 4:13 pm
Congrats, kiddo — and happy toenails, too!
May 8, 2007 at 4:26 pm
Congratulations, Joyce! That’s the biggest feather of all!!! How many hats do you have now?
May 8, 2007 at 4:43 pm
Congrats to you! A job well done, an honor well-earned.
May 8, 2007 at 5:52 pm
Joyce, you are awesome. Congratulations and best wishes!
May 8, 2007 at 6:04 pm
Congratulations on your successful defense!
Bask in the glow for a while!
May 8, 2007 at 6:20 pm
Congratulations, Joyce!
May 8, 2007 at 7:33 pm
Yippee!!! Well deserved. Bask in the glow of this major accomplishment.
May 8, 2007 at 8:14 pm
What wonderful news! Your work continues to make such an important contribution to the library media profession. Congratulations on defending an outstanding dissertation!
May 8, 2007 at 10:44 pm
I guess this means that you will be dancing up a storm at NECC! I am delighted for you and your toes, too.
May 9, 2007 at 1:19 am
Congratulations Joyce! It is a well-deserved accomplishment after a long and grueling with many memories and friends made along the way.
May 9, 2007 at 2:31 am
Congratulations! Enjoy a well-deserved rest of dissertation-ishness. ha.
May 9, 2007 at 2:32 am
I add my mazel tov to the rest – time for some serious dancing! Much naches and joy!
Francey
May 9, 2007 at 12:43 pm
Thank you all for your kind thoughts! I am always surprised by who is reading and the many friends who pop out and share in my craziness and my joys!
I am cleaning up the project and hope to share my results as soon as they are ready for prime time.
much love
j
May 9, 2007 at 6:58 pm
Congrats! Don’t share – publish!
May 10, 2007 at 1:31 pm
Okay – this is why you are such a role model for us all – you celebrate equally your tremendous professional accomplishment and your need for “me” time like getting your toenails done! There is a lesson here for all of us – never stop challenging ourselves but also take time to enjoy the fun things in life as well.
Congratulations from Boston!
Anne
May 10, 2007 at 9:54 pm
Congratulations, Dr.!
May 11, 2007 at 2:09 pm
Congratulations! Where is your degree from and what is it in? (I’m sure it’s in an earlier post…)
May 12, 2007 at 3:09 pm
Looking forward to reading your research!