My Wonky Jaw: A Story of My Anxiety Working Overtime

Instead of the relief and relaxed feeling I was hoping to feel after I passed my comprehensive exams, I’m dealing with jaw problems. The day before my oral defense I woke up with a sore jaw on my right side. I was able to talk so I just chalked it up to grinding in my …

How I Am Practicing Doing Good Enough and Nothing More

I’ve been procrastinating writing this for a while. I finished my comprehensive exams and then orally defended them this past Friday. And not only was I exhausted, but my anxiety was at a peak as long with everything that came with it. I wrote six essays around fifteen double spaced pages each. Only one shorter …

Failure is Possible: My Last Steps to My MA

One of the last things I need to do before I leave my PhD program is my comprehensive exams. Doing this will ensure I can leave with my MA. After completing six semesters, I want to come away with my MA, even if I will not be getting my PhD like I originally planned. Part …