Where Have You Been, Jeffrey?

This is the question that I have been getting in recent weeks from readers to my blog (Where have you been, Jeffrey?). I thought I should write a quick update as to where I am and where things stand on the blog.

I have been a Ph.D. student… that is the answer. It has been a really busy start to the semester. I am working with my dissertation chair, Dr. Williams, on this piece of work that is starting to define who I am as a person in a community at this point in my life. What is interesting is that I wake up every morning thinking about this question… and how… or if I will ever answer it.

They tell me this is all really natural. I am sure this is something that we will all have “big laughs” about when we are confirmed Ph.D.’s and learn the secret handshake?

As for comps., I am patiently awaiting the reading list in preparation for taking this 72-hour test in August. It is really too early to get concerned about it, although I know that I will feel better when they are over.

In addition, my business is in a great growth state. We are pushing the limits on building what is the best organization that I have ever worked with and for. I am so proud of my team and our recent accomplishments. We have a long way to go, but we have come so far.

So that is about it for now. It has been the best semester for me to date. I have worked harder than any other time and feel really strong mentally. “Getting it done” is the mantra now… Although I am having a lot of fun on the journey.

Peace to all!

-j-