Let’s get into some of that sparkle! Hi everyone! My name is Latasha Harrison and I am located in Tampa, Florida. I grew up in a small town near Orlando called Umatilla, Florida. An interesting fact is that it is so small we only have 2 stop lights and had one of them installed just 5 years ago. 😀 Any other small town folk in the class that can relate? If not, I can tell you growing up in a small town can be a very interesting experience.
I am in my 2nd to last semester here at FSU, currently working on a Master’s degree in Information Technology. I currently work as a Library Technology Guide for the Hillsborough County Library Cooperative. I have been with them for a rewarding 7 years. My job includes managing technology installation projects, emerging technology, creating technology training guides and videos, and assisting in troubleshooting tech issues within our 27 libraries within the system.
I’m hoping this class will teach me new skills that I can use in my daily work life. I have made videos for school projects and work projects so I am looking to learn some new things and get some helpful tips on making my projects look even better. My hobbies include binge watching my favorite shows, DIY projects, reading, scrolling on Pinterest, but mostly listening to True Crime Podcasts. I absolutely LOVE True Crime Podcasts. Sistas Who Kill and Sword and Scale are my two favorites at the moment. Do you have any favorite Podcasts? If so I would like to read about them in the comments.
I am very excited and really looking forward to this class and getting to know my classmates!
Oh hey Latasha! Your job sounds awesome and so impressive that you do all that. Sounds like you wear many hats at work. I loved reading that you grew up near Orlando because I too am an Orlando girl. Probably a very different experience than you though since I lived between UCF and Bithlo.
I LOVE podcasts so I might just have to look some of those up. Thanks for the recommendations! This may sound funny but I mostly just listen to them while I workout haha. My current favorites are called “99% invisible” and “Fight hussle, End Hurry” if you need recommendations as well.
Hi Corinna,
Yes, I love my job. I can tell you that is definitely never a dull moment! lol And yeah I lived in the country part of Lake County, so I went to Orlando to experience the “city life” Funny thing is since my town is so small and most people don’t know where it is, I always just say I live near Orlando when someone asks me where I’m from. It is just easier that way. lol
You’re welcome! If true crime is your thing, then I think you may like them. Let me know what you think if you do. And thank you for those recommendations! I will check those out. And surprisingly I listen to them when I work out as well. So I totally understand! 🙂
Hello Latasha,
So happy to hear that you are from Umatilla! I was raised in Ocoee, Florida, so not too far from Umatilla. We drive through Umatilla quite often to see family in Altoona. Umatilla still has the small-town vibes and hopefully, it will stay that way because they are throwing houses up everywhere in the Orlando area.
I love that you can serve so many people within your job title. What a fantastic and rewarding feeling that must be. I love all the different experiences you have in your job title. I am an elementary-level librarian and I know it is rewarding just to see how the kids are so thankful to come to see me. I hope this class can give you a lot of great skills to bring back with you So happy to meet you!
Brittany
Hi Brittany,
Oh wow! It’s not every day that I meet people who say they know where Umatilla is located, you made my day! lol Yes, I love my job and yes it can be stressful sometimes but I’m sure you understand that it is worth it when you see how your job helps so many! Thank you! Again, it is nice to meet you!