And I say good-bye to being a student

I had a fantastic summer! It definitely qualifies as one of my favourites (although I think there are only one or two in remembrance that don't qualify for that ...), replete with family time - which among other things involved tennis, horseback riding, volleyball, singing/band, swimming, and cribbage - which was wonderful, as well as learning a bit about roofing and renovation.
And now I am back in Victoria, missing my family and animals, as always when I leave. It's a bit of a new start, this September, for a few of us in the family. My beautiful cousin Amanda is starting in a kineseology program at University of Guelph-Humber, my lovely cousin Roberta is starting a teaching job at a private school, in a spot that allows her to be closer to family, and I will be working while not attending school, for only the second year of my life that I can remember! I believe all of these changes are quite welcome.

So about my job: I'll be the program manager for an out-of-school care program, which means I'll be organizing the activity schedule (games, crafts, and out-trips) for the program, as well as being one of two persons there every week day (morning and afternoon) to care for the kids. I'm really looking forward to it, and believe it will provide some good practical experience for me. And as much as I miss everything back home (including the weather!), I am glad to be back, for at least another year, in the community I have become a part of here in Victoria.
This first almost-week back has been fairly busy, meeting my new bosses, unpacking and packing and unpacking, and taking care of some school stuff (long story) ... and next week I'll be at Pioneer Pacific Camp, as a counselor. Should be a great week!