For the first time in five years, I will not be returning to school tomorrow with the rest of my former colleagues at The Hope Institute. It’s a strange feeling, for sure.
People have been asking all summer how it feels to be completely self-employed, but I haven’t really been able to give a good answer yet since school has been out. However, I will be able to do so after tomorrow, because then I think it truly will feel “real” to me.
I always loved those first few weeks back: catching up with coworkers, the excitement of a fresh new start, meeting new students. Those things I will definitely miss. But having my days free to plan, write songs, and create new resources for my students before they arrive for their lessons and music therapy sessions in the afternoon? That will be the bees’ knees.
Although my fall session doesn’t begin until Monday, tomorrow kicks off a brand new chapter in my life. I can’t wait to see how it all unfolds!
Good Luck, Rachel! I’m sure the kids at Hope will miss you terribly.
I will miss them just as much! Thanks, Lila!
I wish you all the best as you step into fully into this new phase of life.
Thanks so much, JoAnn! You know I’ll keep you posted every step of the way ;)
Wow! Congratulations on your new adventure into self-employment! I’m sure it is hard to leave students and colleagues you adore, but maybe you are being positioned for something even bigger and even better using all of your gifts and talents to their full potential. Congrats!
Thank you for the kind words, Teresa! I am super excited and ready for the challenge. I hope you’re right!