Actually quite the opposite of slacking I've been busting my behind with this thesis. By far the hardest thing I've ever had to do academically. John laughs at me because every morning when I'm anticipating my professor's corrections I sit down at the computer desk and ask "what do ya got for me this time lady?" Not only am I excited to be done and graduate because of how hard it's been… It's also been a huge time commitment over the past four years. I've had to make a lot of sacrifices just for the mere time it takes to read and write everything required for this masters program. I'm thrilled about feeling that sense of accomplishment once I complete this degree. I am hoping it will be a great role model for Allison to continue her education. I have had so much family and friends support over this and hope that Allison will have that someday too... I also have high hopes that it becomes more and more accepted for women to continu