Thanks everyone! Really appreciate your kind words! Its crazy, because I was at my 10 year high school reunion last week and everyone was shocked because I'm probably the least likely person to be doing a PhD LOL
To answer a previous question - I have no plans on teaching when I eventually get the degree - it just doesn't interest me. I work in manufacturing and will continue doing so and expanding our business.
This exam was the first big Milestone. Still have to do The Candidacy Exam, Proposal, and finally Dissertation!

Really, thanks a lot guys!!!
