Well everyone, its an important day today. I took my last final of the semester. Not only is it my last final of the semester, its the last final exam of my program. Yep- I'm done! I have officially completed all my course work. whew....its been a long 20 straight years in school....
What now? I have to complete my internship year and finish my dissertation. I start in the world of full time work in two weeks. Just a few days after we move into our new house..fun huh? So, I'll be working at EVMS, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, and Eastern State Hospital (in Williamsburg). My first 6 months will be at Norfolk General...literally 1.2 miles from home. Definitely convenient. The next six months will be spent at Eastern State. Finally, on June 30, 2009 I will be Dr. Lisa Mazzio! for years it felt like it would never be over and all of a sudden, its done.
I had the amazing blessing of being able to stay here in Norfolk with Dan, but most everyone else I know is moving. One of our favorites- Cynthia and Jerry Leon are headed to New York City this afternoon. I'm not sure what life will be like without them here.... its definitely a loss for Dan and I. But, I'm pretty sure that our friendship will endure their tour of NYC and maybe even bring them back here to us (pllllease?). Other fav's get to stay right here in Norfolk with us, which (selfishly) we're pretty darn excited about (yay for Butzen! Butzen! Butzen!)
Others are headed to Hawaii, Utah, Tennessee, New Jersey, Richmond, Pennsylvania, New York, Georgia, Alabama, Maryland, California, ....all over the place. I hope that everyone has smooth moving, traveling and family transitioning. We're so glad to have been a part of the fabulous PsyD cohort and will always treasure the friendships. We wish good luck and blessings to everyone!
And to those who read this and will be back for visiting, dissertation defense, graduation... know there is always a bed and some Squicciarini meatballs available!!!
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Well, I never thought I'd see the day! Thanks for you email a few weeks ago; it totally made my day to hear all of your good news. Seriously, it was like a fountain of fantastic news that just kept coming and coming :) Love the fact that you guys are buying the Smith's house! I'll be in Norfolk the last two weeks of July, would love to swing by with Benjamin.
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