Exams are always stressful because of the grading that needs to be done in a limited amount of time, as well as all the other departmental chores I have to finish. Still I was thrilled to be interrupted yesterday by visits from Agnes and Dennis, with whom I chatted for an hour. Then I left school early for the annual Math Department end-of-the-year barbecue at our house, where we all had a good time eating and chatting. Briane, Diana and I all wore the Sabella tee shirts, so they took a picture of the three of us which they texted to Megan who was at an airport flying to a wedding and could not be at the barbecue.

I have seen many pictures from the students’ retirement party for me, some I’ve downloaded from Pooja’s FB page, and others in a really nice photo album Jessica gave me as a gift. I think I’ve gathered enough great memories the past week to last me the rest of my life (which they will probably need to do, but that’s another entry, haha).