Well, I guess I can pretty much say that I've graduated. wow, just saying that made me do a double-take in my head haha. Is this real? It's been about 72 hours since I submitted my thesis. I guess I can finally say that it's all over :')
Am eternally grateful to those who took time out to participate in my project and gave me advice along the way, been there and supported me in one way or another. However this turns out (as I've told my friends repeatedly that I'm scared out of my wits), just know that I appreciate it.
So, where do we go from here? People have been asking me what my plans are from now and what I've been doing these past few days. Honestly, after having been through the most challenging year of my academic life, freedom has never tasted sweeter. Finally having the time to think about whatever I want, read articles that aren't for academic purposes, start a bucket list… But this freedom is also very much short-lived. Been bombarded by questions of what I'm going to do next year (sigh, life).
Me in the first few hours after submitting my thesis: excited. Jumping around deliriously. Smiling at everything in the world. Laughing at jokes that aren't even funny. It's truly an amazing feeling.
Me in the first day after submitting my thesis: Dead tired, worn-out. Part of me just wanting to stay home and catch up on sleep, another part of me wanting to run out and catch up with friends. I went to see my supervisor yesterday to return him some books and give him a copy of my thesis and the first thing he said to me was "Jeez, you look tired". Yep, definitely have to catch up on sleep.
Looking further into the future, I have a number of options to toss up. Guess I'll find out what's best to do after I do a little more research ;)
