Haha!!!
Last night I sent a thesis-related email to someone at the World Bank (is Shonali a girls name or a boys name?) and this morning I received a reply, granting permission to cite the article in question, and requesting to read aforementioned thesis upon completion!!!
Yay, there is actually someone out there who wants to read my thesis (aside from those who are being paid).
I feel all validated now. Its a good feeling.
Dentist aside, I think today will be a good day.