After an incredibly long night on Monday night and Tuesday night, I’m hoping to get the narrative of the non-discrimination ordinance finished, edited, and well polished (and cited!) by about 8-9 p.m. tonight.

I will say, this has been a challenge. I haven’t ever done a project like this before, and I feel like it has taught me the value of research organization (I will know better next time, I guess!).

While we did not accomplish everything we had first wanted to accomplish, I still feel like I am putting out my best work and will be proud of the final product. Things I still need to complete are the final page of the narrative, citations (so many citations!), scanning and sending in interview consent forms, editing for clarity, and making sure the website runs how I planned (it is so far, which is such a joy).

There are two interviews (transcripts only) which need to be uploaded, and while I am disappointed that we were unable to interview some of the important community members involved in this process, I still feel like the individuals who I was able to interview are diverse in their roles in the community.

Finishing touches are the thing I am most nervous about, I just want it to look as professional/well-done as possible. So, I will be reading, reading, and re-reading! I’m excited to see everyone’s work tomorrow.

Best of luck to everyone and hope your projects are going well! – Lillian