The new addition to my office says it all! xo 

  After four long years, with one solid year spent working on my dissertation, I am thrilled to share that my dissertation defense today was...

  So ready to be done....xo 

  Clearly, it's very hard work keeping me company. xo 

  My constant companion and writing partner will definitely be included in the acknowledgments section of my dissertation. xo 

  Resources for my first research paper in twenty years. Let's hope I remember how to do this! xo