As we move into our final class of the semester, especially since the university is transitioning to a Friday schedule next week, it feels unreal to know that today will be my last graduate class. I’ve essentially been in school my entire life, starting in kindergarten and continuing straight through to this point without much interruption. It has been a constant rhythm in my life, shaping my habits and my goals. Taking a step back from that, even temporarily, feels both strange and significant, and it’s bittersweet to know that I’ve reached this point almost at the finish line and getting ready for what’s next in my life.

I’m currently in the process of writing and adding the final touches to Part III. Once Part III is complete, my plan is to move into a full revision and proofreading stage for Parts I and III. From there, I will begin shaping the overall design of this memoir, something I’ve already started exploring through the flipbook idea and by converting the work into a live PDF link. With today’s class centered on design and formatting, it makes me feel more confident and reassured about the timing and direction I’m heading in, especially as things are beginning to wrap up and come together.

Looking forward to seeing you all for our last class together!

Schedule: 

• 4/21–4/27: Finish Part III. Design and format the book using Pressbook, Flipbook, Canva, WordPress.
• 4/28–5/5: Last revisions and proofreads. Designing/formatting as needed. 
• 5/6: Submit all work.