I never said there was anything wrong with getting my PhD, hell I can't wait to be able to wear the lovely blue robe and be introduced as Doctor for the first time.
I guess all I'm saying is that I can't base my life around something that might not happen. If it happens, great, my prince charming can come live in my cottage with the kitty. hehehe. But if not, then I'm content with that too (it just took awhile to get used to the idea). It's not like I'm dead, I still go out with friends on a regular basis, I just a cynic.