170. New Year

One week off after getting back up North and then back to work.  It was FAB to see everyone, at least initially.  First day back briefing had a lot of information, most of which I didn’t take in.  Until the end when the head announced two deaths through the summer hols.  Both from cancer.  One from breast cancer.  The bald teacher that had so shocked me when I’d come across her in the corridor the previous September when I was post lumpectomy but pre-chemo. 

I tried to maintain my composure but didn’t manage it and started to cry.  Hopefully not many people noticed.  How embarrassing.