From hardwork comes memories, laughter, growth

Several months ago I sat in a staff meeting and tried to come up with a six word story to describe my Spring Break to the other teachers gathered in the room. This assignment was given to me by Janet, the Elementary Head of School.  Ernest Hemingway had once been challenged to write a six word story and came up with "For sale: baby shoes, never worn."
I want to put this challenge to our Dream Team-come up with a six word story to describe their experience here. Either in the valley, at the school, or in the Residence Hall. Oh, and Dream Team-- see if you can't make it a little more uplifting than Ernie's... 

From hardwork comes memories, laughter, growth.

I'm 98% hardwork counts as one word. It's ONE word...anyways--

This year has been a challenging one for me. Adjusting to a new role and managing so much all at once has thrown me out of my comfort zone. I constantly grapple with ‘balance’ in my life- knowing the scales will never be perfectly equal because I work in a pretty non-traditional boarding school and let’s face it, there is no clear line between home and work, personal life and school life, friends and co-workers. I have realized that through my hardwork (one word) I can experience growth, happiness, and a sense of achievement in my personal and professional life. When I heed my Grandma Gloria’s advice and  ‘don’t sweat the small stuff’ I can find the humor in all situations and move on. I am not an example of perfection and I don’t strive to be. I work hard (two words) and that is all I can expect from those around me. What a rich experience this has been so far; I have made so many wonderful memories with those I live and work with!

I wouldn’t trade it for $1,000,000.00. (one word)