Well everybody. This is it. This is my goodbye to Odyssey.

Oh boy am I sad to go, but it is what I need to do for my own wellbeing.

I've been here since the beginning of Odyssey at Wartburg and became editor-in-chief (EIC) this past summer.

It was so fun to get to know not only my fellow creators on campus, but also other EICs from around the country.

I got to know people that I would have never known on my own. I've got to read their persona stories as well as their opinions on other not-so-serious things. And it's been so rewarding.

As readers, you probably don't see all of the stories that come out; but let me say. They are powerful. I have laughed and cried at so many stories I've read over the months. I have watched my creators grow as people and writers.

Saying goodbye is definitely hard for me.

So why do it?

Well I guess it strictly comes down to time. Next semester, I'm taking nearly double the amount of classes a normal person takes. And they're all senior-level classes or internships so there will be a lot of work with it. I'm looking forward to my beyond-crazy schedule and I'm beginning to cut extra curricular now.

My mental health needs it, honestly.

So... goodbye Odyssey. I'll miss you.