Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened is the quote I’ve been telling myself for the past few days, because it helps me deal with the fact that this experience is coming to an end. I’ve never been very good at saying goodbye, but honestly, who is, since it’s one of the hardest things people have to do. That’s why most people prefer to say “see you later,” hoping it won’t really be the final goodbye. The whole garage was proud to have me, and I truly felt like I became part of their team. The hardest goodbye today was the one I said to Favor and Zamir, because they were the ones who took me under their wing from the very beginning. I spent a lot of time working with Jasin, especially on brakes, even though most of our communication was done with hand signs rather than English. Hakim was unique because he spoke to me in a mix of English and French, which meant I understood him only half of the time, but I always knew his heart was in the right place. I also liked working with Nakim, usually when he asked me to join him, since he always said he was very independent in his work. Then there was Omar, who I mostly worked with on timing belts, and I still find it crazy that he does only that and nothing else. I know I would go insane doing just one thing, but he is a real master of it. I will also miss Miguel’s jokes, because as the boss he always knew how to lift the mood. Luizio, the manager, had a great sense of order and organization, and I appreciated that more than he probably realized. I know I won’t forget any of them, because I survived two whole months working side by side with this team. Even though saying goodbye hurts, I’m grateful for every moment I spent here. This experience taught me more than I ever expected, and I know it will stay with me for a long time. So even if the end feels heavy, I keep reminding myself to smile, because it truly happened.