So it's finally near the end of my journey for a PhD. I'm writing up my thesis. I just finished my last experiment this past weekend. Even though it was a holiday weekend, it was nice to work in the absence of interruptions. I've already written three core chapters of the thesis, so that's about 1/3. There are certainly revisions on those first chapters, but the bulk of the work is done. In about 4 weeks, our daughter will be born. Although I wish things had worked out such that I would be done writing my thesis by that time, it all happened differently. I'll just be finishing up the writing during the baby's first two months in this world.
We have been fortunate, lately, with our finances. I've picked up 3 side jobs, and the timing couldn't have been more perfect for those. But it certainly adds to the schedule of thesis writing. Nevertheless, it's just the way life is, sometimes. During times like this it has also been a relief to have spousal and parental support. In about 8 months I will have my PhD and be getting back on my own two feet again.
