Candidacy exams passed!

Wow, it feels like it's been forever since I posted here! I'm hoping to get back into regular posting this summer, now that I have more time to do things like that. Anyway, I just passed a major milestone on my journey: I passed my candidacy exams and officially became a Ph.D. candidate. I still have long way to go, but I'm closer than ever before to the goal I've aspired to since fifth grade.