ABD......other letters are yet to be earned before I spell my first name

Yesterday, I have successfully defended my research proposal and, thanks God, become an A.B.D. (all but dissertation). I feel like I have just earned first three letters of my first name. Now, I am counting months to defend my dissertaion in the final oral examination, so that I can earn rest of the letters that I need to spell my name. Wishes to all.
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