light at the end of the tunnel

I am going to finish this thesis! I can see light at the end of the tunnel! [queue Starlight Express - ok, that makes me laugh, I'll have to explain one day] Today on my way to campus a young toddler flashed the most incredible springtime bright grin and enthusiastic wave, a gentleman was standing in his apartment doorway and happily signaled my existence while finishing off his Sunday dinner. I take these as good omens and now I am, seriously, not going to be distracted until the Amazing Race starts at seven. Salude!