What I tell my kids, and their friends,when they graduate high school is...the next four years of your life are going to pass by no matter what you do. You can either work really really hard for the next 4(+?) years and be able to relax and have fun for the rest of your life.... Or you can relax and have fun now and work really really hard for the rest of your life.
I know there are exceptions to that rule, but someone told me that once eons ago (back when a 4 year degree really took only 4 years!) and I opted yo have fun. He was right, I had a great fun time, and have been working hard ever since. Have applied that logic ever since I realized he was right. And watching my kids and their friends. My oldest graduated in 08. Those friends of his that opted to have fun, are now realizing as they are watching others in their class that are nearing college graduation, that they should have made the other choice.
Whatever you decide is right for you, and I'm sure since you are already this far into your journey, you aren't a slacker. But just remember.... The next four years are going to pass no matter what you do.
Hang in there!!! ((hugs))
Originally Posted by MistyMarie
I digitized a design for my SP and need to stitch it out when I get off work. I read a couple of her posts on other threads and am thinking that she will like the mini-wall hanging that I am making. That means that first thing tomorrow, I will have it in the mail. I know, I know... a day after I should have sent it out. Unfortunately, I got stuck on a really long phone call with my academic advisor regarding wether or not I wanted to start my doctoral disertation now or delay it awhile. Then, it was a phone call (and another hour) discussing with my husband whether or not to delay. So, I went to bed with a headache, still not sure if I am going to start now or wait, or just give up on the dream of having a PhD.