Thank You

[allen2saint]

About two years ago I posted on this board, first in honor of a colleague who had been murdered and then two months later asking advice for what I should do after my girl and I broke up and I had three free months to house sit and collect myself. Many people posted kind words of advice and support during that time. During this year, I met a wonderful woman who can hit harder than I can. I will marry her next year. This week, my mentor signed off on my master's thesis. I graduated with a 3.97 and I've just been offered a great job that is very close to my field, where I have a chance to make a positive impact.

I've never been very disciplined, so my training has fallen by the wayside, but I'll return to my training now a happier, more centered and fulfilled person who is, on one side, more of a committed pacifist than ever, but also, a person who knows he is capable of working hard and making some incredibly complex material make sense. I think for the first time, I feel I bring something to the art as much as I wish the art to bring something to me. And, more importantly, I appreciate what it feels like to be down and out and I now have the good fortune to be able to help others in the same position should that opportunity arise. That's more than enough success for me.

A lot of you guys( and girls?) have been very supportive, both in the past and in recent discussions and I really appreciate it. Thanks.

[Doc Stier]

Congratulations, Allen! Wishing you all the best in your new job.

[Michael]

Congrats!

[Steve James]

Best of luck!

[edededed]

Awesome, sounds like you worked hard and found something you enjoy! Lots of luck, and congratulations!

[Ron Panunto]

Are you sure that you want to marry a woman that can hit harder than you?

[chud]

Are you sure that you want to marry a woman that can hit harder than you?

^^^

Seriously though, congratulations!