Thursday, 21 May 2015

Dr. Blogger!

Hi, everyone! I'm here to share a short, but ultra exciting post with you- yesterday marked the successful defense of my Dissertation, which means I have officially earned PhD status! I started graduate school nearly 8 years ago, so this really feels like the culmination of something that I've put every ounce of my being into. It hasn't fully sunken in yet, but I'm gradually revelling in the sensation of finally being finished! Just call me Dr. Blogger! :)


After my defense, I went for a beer and diner food with a couple good friends (perfect way to celebrate!), then sauntered into Inglot for a peruse (it was literally around the corner from our lunch spot; way too tempting). I didn't intend to go nuts, but I wanted to pick up a small celebratory item. I ended up with the vibrant blue lipstick from the Mama Mia collection, which is truly unlike anything in my stash. I'll post a review of it shortly (minus artistically filtered photos), but for now I can say that this playful, unique hue really mirrors the feelings of pride and freedom that achieving my PhD have summoned. I feel like no one can stop me now and this lipstick is the perfect accessory for this emotion.

Thanks so much to all who have sent supportive and congratulatory messages- so very, very much appreciated! xoxo

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68 comments:

  1. MizzJ21 May 2015 at 00:40

    Woah this is amazing! Congratulations!

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  2. Unknown21 May 2015 at 02:19

    That's amazing! CONGRATS! As someone who just started her PhD this year, it warms my heart to know that people do finish their dissertations! It's such a long way off for me! What did you study?

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    1. Jen2722 May 2015 at 11:50

      Thank you so much! And yes... it is possible! Just takes a lot of endurance :) I studied Clinical Psychology!

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    2. Unknown24 May 2015 at 18:03

      You're amazing! CONGRATS AGAIN OMG!

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  3. Bella21 May 2015 at 02:49

    I am in awe of you...congratulations on finishing your PhD while also keeping such a vibrant, colourful blog alive. Are you planning an academic career or looking to clinical practice?

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    1. Jen2722 May 2015 at 11:51

      Aww, thank you so very much! My blog has been a lifesaver, keeping me sane when things got stressful. I'm working as a therapist in private practice now :)

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    2. Bella23 May 2015 at 04:05

      I wish you much happiness and success in your new role! I'm sure you'll rock.

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  4. Terri21 May 2015 at 03:09

    Hooray! Good for you, Jen. I love that you chose such a fun lipstick to express your freedom/achievement. I look forward to the review. :D

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    1. Jen2722 May 2015 at 11:51

      Thank you so much! The blue lippie was a perfect way to celebrate :)

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  5. Unknown21 May 2015 at 03:26

    Huge congratulations on your PhD OMG :D

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  6. maries_connections21 May 2015 at 04:06

    congratulation :)

    http://allornothing-blog.blogspot.co.uk/

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  7. Makeup Monster21 May 2015 at 06:08

    Oh wow that's amazing, huge congrats Jen!!

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  8. Unknown21 May 2015 at 06:34

    Yay! This is awesome news. I am so excited for you.

    Well done.

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  9. What Taylor Buys21 May 2015 at 07:05

    Congrats!
    http://whattaylorbuys.blogspot.co.uk/

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  10. abeautifulzen21 May 2015 at 07:07

    CONGRATS DUDE!!!

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  11. Unknown21 May 2015 at 07:51

    Congratulations! There is a crazy amount of hard work and dedication behind those letters. Well done!

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  12. Unknown21 May 2015 at 07:51

    Congratulations! There is a crazy amount of hard work and dedication behind those letters. Well done!

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  13. Tasha21 May 2015 at 08:36

    Aaaah, all of the congratulations to you! All your hard work paid off :)

    Tasha // shiwashiful.

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    1. Jen2722 May 2015 at 11:53

      Thanks so much! It still feels surreal, but definitely ultra exciting :)

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  14. Bella Noir Beauty21 May 2015 at 08:48

    Congratulations! All that hard work!

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  15. Jenny21 May 2015 at 10:20

    Congratulations Dr. Jennifer! Great job on all the hard work and seeing it through to the end! Makeup shopping as a reward sounds perfect. :)
    xx
    Jenny // Mish Mosh Makeup

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    1. Jen2722 May 2015 at 11:54

      Thanks so, so much, Jenny! It did feel like the perfect, fun little reward :)

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  16. Melanie21 May 2015 at 10:48

    Congrats Jen! What an awesome accomplishment! It's nice that you can wear that lipstick and hopefully remember this proud and happy time!

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    1. Jen2722 May 2015 at 11:54

      Thanks so much, Melanie! Yes, the blue lippie will always be a fun reminder of the accomplishment :)

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  18. Unknown21 May 2015 at 10:48

    Wow, that is a huge accomplishment! Congrats!

    RachelShuchatMakeup

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  19. Anonymous21 May 2015 at 11:23

    Congrats! That's so awesome!

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  20. BEAUTYEDITER.COM – Beauty Blog21 May 2015 at 12:02

    Fantastic! Thank you for sharing this good news to us and congratulations! xx

    STYLEFORMANKIND.COM

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  21. Unknown21 May 2015 at 13:01

    I've already said it, but congratulations again! That must feel not only like such a huge accomplishment, but also like an enormous weight off your shoulders!

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    1. Jen2722 May 2015 at 11:56

      Thanks so much, Rachelle! It really is the ultimate weight off my shoulders :)

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  22. Expat make up addict21 May 2015 at 13:21

    Massive congrats Jen, so proud of you!! Dr Blogger-love it!!

    Stacey | Expat Make-Up Addict

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  23. Unknown21 May 2015 at 14:28

    Congratulations! Thats great news. I love this colour on you, you pull it off so well i'm not sure I'd be brave enough. Its nice seeing people step out their comfort zones and experiment with new colours :) x


    Tia | at0ut.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Jen2722 May 2015 at 11:57

      Thanks, Tia! Going outside of my comfort zone felt like the perfect way to celebrate :)

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  24. The Procrastinator21 May 2015 at 14:39

    Congrats, Dr Blogger!!!! I LOVE that lippie PS!

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    1. Jen2722 May 2015 at 11:57

      Thanks so much, Jenn! I'm pretty obsessed with the blue lippie :)

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  25. Ingrid21 May 2015 at 14:56

    Congrats Doc!!!

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  26. Mel21 May 2015 at 16:07

    Love that you were adventurous and are pulling off that blue! Props to you girl!

    xx, mel
    http://melinspired.com

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  27. Unknown21 May 2015 at 23:48

    This is so awesome! Congrats!

    - Deniz
    www.dressedupdeniz.com

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  28. Charissa22 May 2015 at 01:35

    Woohoo! Congrats Jen!

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  29. Unknown22 May 2015 at 03:28

    This blue lipstick looks fun! And congrats on your achievement! I am sure many great things will follow :-)

    XX

    http://www.floortjeloves.com
    http://www.facebook.com/floortjeloves

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  30. Katherine L 22 May 2015 at 10:25

    Congrats on the accomplishment! I'm feeling stressed out enough in my undergrad; I can't even imagine going for my PhD at this stage in my life. And the Inglot at Dundas Square is too tempting, isn't it?

    Katherine || The Green Bows

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    1. Jen2722 May 2015 at 11:59

      It is waaay tempting! And literally blocks away from where I defended my dissertation :) Undergrad feels like yesterday, so ultra surreal that I'm done now!

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  31. British Beauty Addict22 May 2015 at 11:47

    What a huge achievement. Well done.

    www.britishbeautyaddict.com

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  32. tartetanya22 May 2015 at 12:38

    This is fantastic news!
    Congrats Jen ... I mean Dr.Blogger! :)
    TarteTanya

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  33. TemporaryPrincess23 May 2015 at 07:59

    Congratulations Dr Blogger! Well done!

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  34. Zandra May25 May 2015 at 15:19

    Such an incredible achievement! Must be an amazing feeling to know all your hard work has paid off Doctor ;)

    Zandra // AZTEC DOLL

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    1. Jen2730 May 2015 at 08:21

      It really is an amazing feeling, just gradually sinking in. Thanks, Zandra! xo

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  35. Unknown26 May 2015 at 09:48

    Congrats once again, Dr Jen! I know how it feels. It feels like the world is finally a happy place again. LOL Hugs!

    That's such a bold color for lipstick! Perfect for occasion!

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    1. Jen2730 May 2015 at 08:21

      Thanks so much! It really does feel that way- like a huge weight off my shoulders :)

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