/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>Live in college town
>When I was younger my mom had an affair and left my dad to be with some coworker when he got promoted and was moving to New York
>Dad takes it kinda hard, but does eventually rebound. Meanwhile I take up sports and discover anime
>There's this nice little cafe restaurant ran by a very sweet older lady, always loved going there as a kid
>End up getting a job there during the summer in the latter half of high school, would continue to work there throughout most of college when i didn't have internships
>Lady teaches me sewing, cooking, life lessons, coworkers become good friends, on top of making money
>Fast forward to now, been out of school for about a year. Have continued to work there while finding a job
>Finally got an offer. Start in July.
>Lady reveals she's getting too old to do things, might sell the place to someone else if children/nieces don't want to take over
>After work last night she gives me a book containing recipes for several items both on the menu and off it, as well as cocktails, root beer, and deserts.
>"Believe me you'll want these"

I'm pretty sad to leave this all behind, seeing as i've been doing it since i was basically 16 and i'm 22 now. That woman was like a grandma i never had, and even helped me fix up my prom dresses. I could never have made costumes without her and it's all so sad