I had a meeting yesterday with my Doctoral Advisory Committee.  I was torn between the EdD and the PhD.  The EdD is more based in practice and the PhD in research.  We talked a long time about what I “want to be when I grow up” and because my end goal is college professor we have decided that I should pursue the PhD.  I am really happy about the decision as the PhD is more widely accepted and recognized.  This decision means 3 more classes that I have to take and two of them are statistical/research method courses.  I am not looking forward to it, but I am happy about deciding to take that on.  My projected end date is now May of 2014–I know that seems impossibly far away. 

I can’t believe it.  Class starts tonight and I am now on my way.  It’s hard to believe that there really is an end in sight.  Just about the time Zo will be ready to start first grade I should be done and be ready to go back to work too.  Yay!!!