Today I made a balloon arch and decorated the carriage for the last celebration – a farewell to Danita. She is leaving with her husband for Bonaire. I’m deeply sorry to be parting with her; she’s one of the few of my friends here. And she is also a very creative, talented, energetic, and sociable person. The school loses a part of its soul in her, a soul that five people could not fill. I am eternally grateful to her for my socialization in Woerden and for advising me to get a formal job at this school. And I got in! And now, starting January 1st, I’m working part-time (1/3 workload) and will continue to do what I love—decorating the school and creating a cozy atmosphere for everyone.