In the midst of uncertainty, Interrobang became more than a news column for me and became a crucial chapter in my story that led me to where I am today. I began writing for Interrobang in 2022 and only recently when my degree came to an end last December did I write what I believed to be my last article. There are so many emotions that come to mind when I think about my time writing for Interrobang. Calmness, gratitude, excitement, and pride are a few to say the least. Keep reading to find out about some of my favourite memories created during this chapter of my life as well as where it has led me to.

The summer I began writing articles was my first summer living in London since moving from a small island in the Caribbean, Barbados. During this season, I found myself exploring areas of the city that have allowed me to grow great appreciation for all that London has to offer. Interrobang took me from thrift stores in the Old East Village to neighbourhood restaurants in Wortley Village, and even to exploring the different markets that the city encompassed. This time brought me an abundance of gratitude which I still feel to this day as it remains in my memories as not only a part of my time at The Interrobang but also my time in college.

I used to live in an apartment on Richmond St. which was very close to the core of Downtown London. I remember frequently walking the strip of Richmond every weekend and always passing The Grand Theatre on my way to Covent Garden Market. In the beginning of my move, I always wanted to experience a night at the theatre before my degree came to an end. I never imagined that I would be spending countless nights at The Grand Theatre reviewing outstanding productions for the newspaper.

Some of these productions are so ingrained in my mind that I wouldn’t even need a refresher by reading my articles; they were that memorable. My absolute favourite was one of the high school productions which always initiates the season, and this one was The Phantom of the Opera. Runner-up on my list for top productions is Fall on Your Knees by Ann Marie Macdonald. This one was so good, it even had two parts that were told on separate nights. I absolutely can’t forget about In Seven Days by Jordi Mand which took my breath away in various aspects.

The theatre review journey that I had embarked on surpassed the city of London when Interrobang introduced me to The Stratford Festival. To say that my time reviewing productions was a highlight in my time with Interrobang would be an understatement.

As someone who thrives on constantly keeping a busy schedule, whenever I wrote any articles, it served as a great emotional and creative outlet for me. If you’ve read through some of my previous posts, you will see a combination of cultural, news-related, opinion, health and wellness, and other topics in my writing. Interrobang was a safe space for me to grow, connect with the community, and reflect on my time in college.

So where am I today? Where has Interrobang led me? Would it be too cheesy to say that it led me to my dreams? Probably. However, there is much truth in those words. As I write this article, I stare out into a beautiful city that I dreamt of living in when I first moved to Canada, after a long day of work in the industry that has always called my name. There is no doubt that Interrobang has been a part of how I have gotten to where I am today. For that, I write this article with a heavy heart and mixed emotions as I submit my final article of Interrobang after more than 50 years of its production. Through the sadness, my gratitude goes far beyond these words.

Thank you to Interrobang and to everyone who has made it what it was.