Today was my last day at the high school. It was incredibly anticlimatic. I had a few really great students (who have been amongst my favorites since day one) bid me farewell, but otherwise, not much to report. I didn't even say goodbye to anybody while in the teachers' lounge - I just gathered up my stuff quietly and left. I doubt anymore than five of them (other than the English teachers) knew my name anyway. Sad, really.
I thought I was going to feel a huge wave of relief, or maybe even some sappy sort of feelings towards the school, but nope. Not really. With noted exceptions, everyone seemed very indifferent to my departure, which of course made me feel the same way. There are a few students I would gladly teach again, but overall the entire experience this year was neutral. Last year was positive and fun, whereas this year was not good or bad, it just was. A job, with a paycheck, and nothing more.
It could just be that I am exhausted, operating on two hours of sleep. I need to get a little nap in before I head out to work again at the bookstore this evening.
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