Bittersweet

Finally, I am out for summer break! That probably sounds completely pathetic as I am fully aware most people do not get a summer break from work, but I don't care.....I'm sooooo done with this school year! I felt a bit like a high school senior, except I'm the only one staying here while everyone else is going off to new places. As much as I celebrate having finished another year, I am also incredibly sad about having to say good-bye to wonderful people. A few of my close colleagues and dear friends may not be back, one due to choice but the others due to horrible budget cuts. Lindy is moving far, far away to Chicago and three others may or may not be coming back due to cuts. I am quickly reminded how much these individuals mean to me and how much I took for granted being able to see them almost every single day. I work in an amazing environment and these girls keep me laughing, sane, and have faithfully been there whenever I needed someone to confide in (one of the many perks of working with trained counselors!). 

It makes me sad to think I will not be able to gossip with them next school year, joke with them about anything and everything, and just see their smiles on a daily basis. I am forever grateful to have a job I love and I pray my dear friends who have suffered from these awful cuts are back again with me next year.