TGIF

Friday. We love the end of the work week. As I was opening the library this morning and greeting the students stumbling in to work, each expressed how tired they are and how glad that its Friday. I am not alone in being exhausted!

Not so for others coming through our doors. They have assignments due, research to carry out. One student was a bit upset that we close so early on a Friday. How will she get everything done? I point her to the 24 hour area - a full bank of computers always available to RWC students. She sighs in relief. "You saved my life," she responds. "I am just desperate to finish this degree. It was supposed to be done in two years, but somehow I got behind and now I have one more year to go. Still, its just for a few more months. Then I'll be done and life can get back to normal."

Ah, yes. Normal. I am not sure there is a normal anymore. But for now, with Concordia ended for the year, I am only working one job! Unbelievable! I actually can go home on Friday and not work. I can play piano to my heart's content, or take a walk or go shopping or call a friend. Which is what I tried tonight - returning calls my friends have left me. I connected with the few that were also home relaxing. I'll catch up with the others later. TGIF.