Although I wasn't part of your support network, I have to offer congratulations on such a huge achievement!! Well done, and enjoy dancing the night away! Hopefully graduation will be the tonic you need after the troubles you've dealt with recently.

YAY!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! (There are not enough exclamation points in existence to express my excitement for you!).

Big, HUGE hug Tanya! Well done! I hope you got my e-mail, I'm definitely calling you tomorrow. :D

I had to add I'm doing my happy dance. :D :D (Yes, that's right--TWO big smiles!).

YAY TANYA! Congratulations! I can't even describe how excited I am to hear this (and about your new job--Angie told me)! Have fun dancing tonight! You completely deserve it. What a tremendous accomplishment. I'm joining Ana in the happy dance! I know there are lots of exclamation points in my post but I think it's justified!

Oh wow, Tanya, that is HUGE! Congratulations on your defense, and I hope that this will be a weight off your shoulders. What a tremendous accomplishment!

Tanya!! That is just wonderful. I am so pleased!!! What a weight off your shoulders that must be. Hope the future is looking brighter now!

Congrats Tanya! You must be so relieved and proud :) Hope you have a blast dancing tonight!

Big congratulations, Tanya! I'm sure it's a relief to be finished with that phase of your life! Sounds like things are about to get exciting for you! Have a blast dancing the night away...you've definitely earned it!!!

Tanya,

Congratulations! This is a big deal! You must be so relieved to be done with your defense... and just done!! High fives for you!!

Wohooo!!! I'm so proud of you, Tanya! This is an incredible feat, big kudos to you. It seems like only few days ago when you mentioned your decision to speed up your dissertation process (if I remember correctly). Only I'm sure it didn't feel so fast to you at all. You worked really hard for this, CONGRATS!

GO TANYA!

WOW!!! WOOOHOOO! FLYING AROUND THE ROOM WITH EXCITEMEMT!!!

Congratulations, dear sweet wonderful Tanya. What a magnanimous achievement. You have defied the odds – in more ways than one. We are extremely proud of you. Well done and stand proud. It is the start of a new chapter in your life. The world is your oyster :0)

Yay! Congratulations, Tanya! I am very happy for you! Please treat yourself for all the hard work. :)

Dear Dr. Tanya :-) Congratulations - I am SO, SO happy to hear your news. I know the last few years have had their share of challenges for you and I knew that you would come through with flying colors. I am so happy for you.

Tanya, I haven't been active on the forum (still busy researching for my dissertation), but I had to come back on to tell you CONGRATULATIONS!! This is such a big accomplishment -- you deserve all the accolades you get for completing your Ph.D. I hope that you get to enjoy a bit of rest time and are on to a wonderful job.

Dr. Tanya, what a huge accomplishment!!!! CONGRATULATIONS! I know that the past few months have been hard for you. I hope this milestone and your new job will bring you much deserved relief and happiness!

Congratulations Tanya.

Do you feel the need to sleep for a week after all of that hard work?

Big congratulations what an accomplishment x

Oh Tanya, congratulations, you are so deserving of all the happiness in the world! Please tell us more about your plans when you float down from cloud nine.

Congratulations Tanya, what a huge accomplishment!! I am so happy for you and wish you all the good fortune in the start of your new life. Thank you for being an inspiration for us all in your studies and your fashion!!

Very exciting accomplishment! Congrats! How long did it take you to complete your PhD from start to finish?

That's awesome! Congratulations Dr. Tanya!

How wonderful, Tanya! I have found that life after grad school is ever so much sweeter because after such a long time, you can finally live without a million things hanging over your head. I hope it's the same for you!

And, selfishly -- I'm sure I'm not alone on YLF in wondering whether you might now have the time to begin occasionally posting photos again? (Hope, hope...) :)

Congratulations Tanya - what a HUGE accomplishment! I hope you are having a fantastic celebration that lasts for WEEKS!!!!

I am SOOOOO happy for you Tanya. Congratulations!!! You worked so hard for this and I know this will be a load off your mind. I am incredibly proud of you: RESPECT!!

I hope you had a marvelous time yesterday, now get yourself over here so I can buy you ice cream to celebrate!-))

Congrats, Tanya. What an incredible accomplishment.

Aww, thank you all for all the kind words, you are the best!

RoseandJean, yes, I feel like I need to sleep for a week, but I can only do it for a day (today), since I have to deal with corrections and lot of paperwork an then get myself back into the lab.

MariannaCecile, it took about 7.5 years, but that's because I have switched advisors after first 1.5 years. I have been working on my thesis project for 6 years.

April, I am also looking forward to posting photos again. Here are random three form this summer when I actually remembered to take them:

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Congratulations Tanya!!!! What an achievement. You must be so proud. I know it's been tough recently but I never had any doubt in you. This is a sign you are not just a smart cookie, but a *strong* one too. You can achieve anything you set your mind and heart to.

Enjoy your victory dance!

Congratulations Tanya! I hope that I will be able to say the same in a couple of months. :)

oh my goodness tanya, CONGRATULATIONS! big hugs all the way from chicago. i know what an accomplishment this must be for you. and by the looks of it, you were your same stylish self while doing it! i didn't expect anything less ;)

does this mean we will be graced with your lovely presence more often? PLEASE SAY YES!!