15 Days and Counting

What a week! The previous weekend of delight at the idea of retirement changed on Monday morning. That was the day I had to turn in my letters of resignation. Hard to believe, but in my long career, I have never written a letter of resignation! Transferred a time or two, but never resigned. Monday was a "butterflies in the tummy" day. Tuesday was another story! Telling my students was very difficult and emotionally draining. I spent most of the afternoon at home crying. I guess I'm back on the mend now. Wednesday was better, although still I'm a bit down. An after school end-of-year meeting helped me remember why I made this decision. The thought of following someone else's rules and schedule for another year is too much for me. I look forward to finding a new way of life.