Gift well rec'd

Ok, so the gift was given and rec'd well. She asked me how the dissertation seminar is going and I told her that I liked working with Dr. Dept Chair. He's straightforward; no b.s. (didn't use the words b.s.). She said he would be a good "dissertation committee member." She paused, then said, "or dissertation chair" halfhazzerdly. Then she went on to sort of professionally dog him - like he can be difficult to work with; may send you on one track and then ask you why you went down that path. Was she talking about herself?

It's not that I don't like her. I have great admiration for her and she's helped me along the way. I just think her bar is too exceptionally high. I can deal with that for a class, but not writing my dissertation. I just want concrete feedback; no b.s.; Dr. Dept Chair isn't the most warm and fuzzy, but it's not like I want to cuddle. I want to graduate! I know I'll have my beefs along the way with Dr. Dept Chair, but I know he'll at least keep things moving and keep all committee members in check.

So.... I let the comments roll and said that we'd be talking more about committee members/chairs tonight. I think I'll try talking to her tomorrow about it. I'll let her enjoy her gift.