Ph.D dissertation defense

In two weeks, I will finally finish my Ph.D and of course with that comes the grand inquisition called the defense. Some of my closest peers will be there supporting me, but of course then there will be the institutionalized hacks called professors examining my work and tearing every page apart, all 151 pages of it. Should be the greatest 2 fucking hours of my life. It should be great, for my appearance is not conventional. I wear my plaid pants, mohawk, and leather jacket to all my class teachings, conferences, and even my dissertation. I have made quite a name for myself indeed.
And although I am happy this part of my life will finally come to end, I am slightly sad this moment is coming because no one from my family will be there supporting me. My parents essentially do not acknowledge my existance let alone my accomplishments. I have told my family that I will not accept a payed position with my degrees because I feel like it exploits people and turns me into an asshole. I have told them I will continue my minimum wage job regardless of my title, their disapproval, and what they call my "wasted potential". And still I feel horrible in some regard, but feel resolute in adhering to my principles. I think I need a beer, a joint, so fucking great music, and maybe I funny movie.