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the journey is not over yet; grateful for the people God has placed along the way that continue to uplift me, support me, and help me grow! Thank you Latonya, Ryan, and Tiffany!

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Releaved, exhaling, and looking forward to what's next

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White male in mid-30s releaved and ready for next chapter in life

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Successful defense!

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Let’s go Dr. Gaither!

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She’s got this y’all! Sic’em Latonya Gaither!!! 

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She’s got this y’all! Sic’em Latonya Gaither!!! 

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I am sooo on edge. Even though I know my research and data, I find myself rambling through the information when I practice. So, I am preparing detailed notes to guide me. Hopefully, I will remember to look at them. ha

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Seems like I'm working in never-ending circles at the moment. I'm frustrated with "the puzzle" at the moment. I'm walking away for the rest of the evening, but my mind keeps coming back to my PoP work.

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I feel like I haven’t slept in 2 days between editing, reading and work.

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Today I submitted my defense ready copy of my PoP. This is the culmination of three years of work! Now... building slides for the 15 minute video that explains my pop.

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That moment when you find 2 puzzle pieces that fit together perfectly. You know you aren't done but you've made progress.

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Steadying my mind in preparation for my defense.

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Trying to find peace in the storm so I don’t become overwhelmed.

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Being different and still achieving success.

-Rodney Gaither

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This was me every time I received feedback!!!

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