Well I survived my Retirement Party! And it was truly wonderful. Many came. Many did not. But it did not matter. The feeling was good and some of the absolute right people showed up. One girl I hadn't taught in 32 years!!! Another who was in my top 3 of all time, who used to babysit my kids as well but moved out of town. She came! And even the mom of one of those who left me recently to open the new studio. She is horrified by her daughter and asked her not to even tell her about it. She was recital helper mom for 25 years! I won't forget that. She brought me flowers and the most wonderful sentiments in a card.
The mayor came and presented me with a gift from the city. The Member of Parliament came as well with a custom designed certificate - I had taught his daughter. We laughed, we cried, we hugged. The guest book is filled with memories.
Today I got a call to go to the MPP's office. The Premier of Ontario honoured me with a certificate! I can't even believe it!
It won't last. I will be unemployed now. But I'm having the last laugh. And for today - I'll bask in the after glow.
Back to the beach. Let them have their dance studio. They have no clue....
