Field season is over. I've made it back home and have begun the work of reclaiming the life I left behind. For four months I've been away from my partner, my dog, my house and my garden and all of which require a significant amount of attention before they are prepared to forgive me for my over long absence. It is not an easy thing to leave your life for a third of the year.

If things go as planned this will have been my last field season. What this really means is that, in theory, I have collected all of the data I need for my dissertation. This is exhilarating as I am in range of getting a doctoral degree and moving along to the next step. It is also terrifying in that there is nothing between me and the finish line except data analysis and writing. There is a reason that there are a number of people with the title ABD (all but dissertation). It sounds like a small task but in truth it is the hardest part.

I didn't have a picture to illustrate so instead I've included an image from one of my favorite procrastination places. hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com
Go there and enjoy, but don't blame me...