So I did it. I passed my oral qualifying exam today “with flying colors” (according to the email sent out to the department by my chair). Doesn’t really feel real, though maybe that’s the liquor talking.
I can’t wait to wake up late tomorrow, take a run (or not), and read some Love and Rockets compendiums I’ve put on hold for, like, forever. Thank god this part is over; now I can get to the business of doing the academic work necessary to complete this cursed degree! After I sleep a little, that is…

Congratulations!! That is great news.