Since change is the only constant, we know all that what begins must end. Despite this reality, we never dream about things close to our hearts ever ceasing to exist. But that is not really possible however much we want it to last.

When I went for my weekly visit to the Interrobang office, I was given the heart-breaking news that Interrobang was wrapping up. Normally, when you hear something, you always ask the customary 5Ws and one H of why, when, where, who, what and how? But, while talking to the Publications and Communications team, nothing came to my mind. They told me that April 4 is when the last edition gets published, and I was numb. Nearly so.    

Twenty long years ago, I did not only come to Canada to study at Fanshawe as an international student, but the Manager of Publications and Communications at Fanshawe Student Union (FSU), John Said, also gave me the opportunity to write articles for Interrobang. I still have fond memories of that period when I used to think about a story idea, put my thoughts in black and white and send it to Said for publication. And, then wait and look forward to seeing the article in print with my name.

The printed word with my byline gave me unlimited joy. But there was one thing that gave me more joy than even seeing my writing in print: the $20 cheque I received for each article that got published between 2004 and 2007. I thought those $20 could get me the world. I don’t remember what I did with those $20, but I am sure I tried to live life king size with that amount.

The articles also got me introduced to the Fanshawe community as every week I used to pen my thoughts with the hope that it would introduce me to the Fanshawe World that was completely new to me. I had come from across the seven seas to this side of the world. How time flies! It has been more than two decades, but the memories are still afresh as if it was just yesterday that I was a student here and I used to write articles for the column, From Myside.

But more than anything else, what I have really cherished is my 20 years association with the Interrobang Family. They have always had their doors open for me and made me smile, laugh, talk like I had known them forever. 

During the 20 years of my association with them, some wonderful people have left, but they have hired equally wonderful people as part of their team. Thank you to Fanshawe for not only giving me an education, but also a place to work where there are people the likes of those that make the Publication and Communications team, and they make Fanshawe a remarkable place. Interrobang, you have given me a lot and I will never forget the kindness, friendliness and generosity you brought in my life.