First Day of School

Isn't he handsome? He had orientation last week, but today starts his first day of his PhD program, though he doesn't start classes until tomorrow. So many technicalities, no? He's decided he wants to be the "tie guy." Even today when he has nothing scheduled, he's showing up looking his best. (Channeling his inner high school Chod, I think.)

I can't wait to see how well he does. He's set some lofty goals for himself, but I'm sure he's capable of meeting them and more. I continue to be impressed by is determined and forthcoming ways. Last week he made some decisions that are pretty small and seemingly trivial on the whole, but could add up to a lot more than meets the eye. When they were challenged the very next day, he laid it out there for all his cohorts to know (while I cringed in the background, wanting him to just give in). Come to find out, he's not alone in his resolution, but he's the only one strong enough to stand up for it. A second year student in his program told him everyone starts out that way, but it's impossible. Well, my friend, he'll show you. I know he will.

Other upper classmates have told him that he's lucky to be married through this whole process. I can already sense it. He has purpose and motivation beyond what I think single students can have. I'm lucky I'm married to him for this whole adventure, too.