Some Other Beginning's End

Yesterday was my official last day of work. I got my final paycheck, turned in my key (which I've had since March of 2009!), made a joke with the boss, and sat at my unofficial official table to help kids with math and SAT prep for the last time. It was surprisingly hard to let go of the key... For five years now, that place has been my refuge, my entertainment, my work and play and challenge. And it is only fitting that to start the next step in my teaching career and general life adventures I have to say goodbye to somewhere that has helped me grow into myself in uncountable ways. Thank you, students and co-workers and boss and office goddess, for being my family. You, and all the things I learned from you, come with me to my next beginning.