Saying goodbye is never easy to do, yet it is something that I have been preparing for over the course of the semester as I knew my time at common art would be ending. It was time to begin bringing closure in these meaningful connections that have blossomed over the last nine months. It feels as though I have been coming to common art both for years and for only days.  There has been a comforting familiarity walking in and being greeted at common art by community members eager to get started.   On the other hand, each week has been full of surprises as I consistently learned new things.