Sunrise – the arriving light marks the beginning of a new day full of mystery. Is it promising or foreboding?
Sunset – the departing light shares a burst of color or fades from gray to black. Does the mysterious darkness bring rest, fear or loneliness?
This photo caught my eye for a few reasons. The curving angle of the clouds and hillside, the contrast of the sky and the silhouetted trees, and because I am unceasingly enthralled by the endless variety and beauty of sunrises and sunsets.
The audio file adds to the mystery of the dark spaces in the photo, the awe of the beautiful colors, and the quiet peacefulness of the sunrise/set moment.
I have a love for vintage audio. I long for the days of spending an hour or more in record stores as a kid looking for something interesting. I have hundreds of records today, so it was natural for me to hunt for an image that shows my hobby. The sound, while not always something you hear on a record, especially a brand new, clean, well pressed one, is still reminiscent of those record players I had as a kid when I could not afford the high-end stuff and bought dollar records out of the used bin at the shop.
For the photo I chose “Bailey Covered Bridge” by Algorithms Riven the photo was an interesting combination of gray scale and the bright yellows, blues, and purple hues. Something seems slightly ominous with the photo but the colors are so bright that it seems too pretty to be dangerous. The composition was off kilter and one that you can’t help but look around the photo even though your eyes get drawn back into the middle.
I chose the song “Herat 7” by ERH because it was slightly eerie but also beautiful and serene. Though you can tell something isn’t quite normal, I found that it added to the composition. I named it “Wonderland?” since the verdict is still out whether it is dangerous or not. Afterall Wonderland was both magical AND dangerous.
Hi, everyone! My name is Angela Wylie. I started my coursework in the Masters in Information program in Fall 2018, and I’m slowly working through the program one class at a time. At this point, I have five classes to go. Last semester, I completed an internship with The Ringling Museum. This was a wonderful opportunity to develop my skills and knowledge in cataloging and utilizing controlled vocabulary and name authorities. I have a strong interest in working with museum collections, so this was a valuable experience for me.
By way of background, I graduated from FSU with a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs in 1990. I was born and raised near Orlando, Florida, but I’ve been a permanent resident of Tallahassee since 1990. I live here with my husband and daughter (a freshman at FSU) and our sweet puppy, Reese. For more than 30 years, I have worked as a paralegal, primarily in the private sector. My work experience ranges from all types of litigation (federal, state, administrative) to legislative practice and regulatory work, with lots of research and writing. I have always loved reading and research and spent lots of time at the Orlando Public Library as a child. My work experience, combined with my interest in reading and research, made the MSI program a natural choice for an advanced degree. I’m enjoying my studies and we will see where it takes me!
In addition to reading, I love to travel. I have been blessed to visit a number of places over the years, including Hawaii, California, New York, Wyoming, Washington (state as well as D.C.), Vancouver, and Jamaica. Although we have not traveled much in the past two years, we did take a memorable trip to France in 2018 – a first trip to Europe for all three of us.
I am excited about this class for a number of reasons. I think the digital media skills we will learn will have practical application in a variety of work settings and for personal use. I enjoy photography, so I look forward to learning some new ways to edit and use my photos and videos in this class. And in addition to gaining more practical technical skills, I anticipate the creative opportunities afforded by digital media. This class offers a great balance between the practical and creative.
Wishing all of you a great semester! I look forward to getting to know you.
To introduce myself, this is my last semester as a grad student here at FSU. After I graduate I plan on working for FWC as a law enforcement officer in Miami, Florida. I currently am a manager at Bullwinkle’s saloon. I really enjoy working there and have been able to learn a lot for my future. With knowing how to lead, work with customers, and how to do manager work.
I grew up in Miami, Florida, and came to FSU as a freshman in 2017 and graduated as an undergraduate in 2021. I have learned a lot while at FSU and took many different classes and meet many different things.
I am also a volunteer Firefighter in South Dakota at the Silver City Volunteer Fire Department I have been a firefighter for two years now and has also been a very been a good experience for my future.
My name is Alejandro “Alex” Palma, and I am a veteran of the U.S. Navy Construction Battalion (aka Seabees). At the age of 20, I traveled from Mexico City, Mexico, to Chicago, Illinois, and financially supported my dreams of higher education by maintaining multiple odd jobs. After a few years, I found my way of enlisting and servicing this great nation.
During this time, as a construction design enthusiast who exemplifies the Seabee motto of “Can Do,” I moved up in the ranks, led sailors, managed and supported security equipment at naval installations. Following these achievements, I earned an undergraduate on Information Technology and eventually built up a network of friends that helped me land a career within the federal government.
Initially, I supported American Embassies abroad, later becoming part of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) until my final transfer to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) approximately eight years ago. Proving myself a valuable asset to the organization, I became a well-known figure managing the security posture of CBP Field Operations and earning my transfer to the State of Florida. At this regional office, I maintain the security portfolio of CBP’s installations extending from Pensacola to Key West and Jacksonville to Tampa.
I am currently a year shy of achieving a Masters of Science in Information Technology; while reaching a half-century of age and glimpsing 30 years of combined federal service at the horizon. I am a firm believer that it is time to pass the baton to the next generation and enjoy retirement in this beautiful State.
Hi Everyone! A little bit about me to introduce myself to the class; I’m a Libra, I like long walks on the beach, holding hands…… just kidding, going to the beach gets sand in your shorts!
Seriously though, my name is Andy. I live here in Tallahassee and I am looking forward to moving somewhere new and exciting when I graduate. I currently work for the University at the FSU Primary Healthcare Clinic. We are a family practice that serves an underserved neighborhood in Tallahassee. I like my job, but can’t show up on time to save my lie, mornings are rough. My hobbies include collecting things. Specifically Mid Century things. Like furniture or kitchenware. Also records. Vinyl Records are my favorite thing in the whole world. For all the hobbies I have had over the years, this is the one that defines me the most. Records can be old or new, rock n’ roll or jazz, collectible or junk. I think that describes me pretty well, no real definition.
I am also a Veteran of the US Coast Guard and US Merchant Marine, meaning I sailed ships for a long time. I finally retired a few years ago, and not being old enough or rich enough to actually retire, I came back to school. It has been a heck of a journey, started in 2016, and been full steam ahead since with no breaks even for summer. I will graduate with my Masters in Information Technology in Summer 2022 and cannot wait to be done, I’ve had senioritis since starting grad school!
My professional interests are Networking Admin/Help Desk type things and HTML/CSS Web Dev type things. I am not sure exactly where I will end up just yet, but I am excited to get there and start making a place for myself.
I have put a couple of photos here that describes me pretty well. This first one is a photo of what I was listening to last night, Beck’s Hyperspace album, I also own this on CD and Cassette. Yes, I collect cassettes also. The second picture is of my living room. You can get a sense of my style, which I like to think of as more Mid Century Comfortable. It is basically scavenged from your grandparents’ cool giving rooms of the late 60s to mid-70s.
My hyperlinks for this blog are my personal website andypannelli.com and one for finding records for sale Discogs.com. Niether are expertly organized, but both get the job done and could always use a little polish.
Me at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State
Hello, everyone!
I’m delighted to be in this class with you all.
Disclaimer: I am not a real princess; I just thought it would sound cool.
So, who am I? I’m a 23-year-old graduate student from Nigeria, and I am currently enrolled in the Master of Science in Information Program.
My name is Amaka Odozi. I was also born and raised in Nigeria, and I belong to the Ndokwa tribe of Delta state in my country. I speak ‘Igbo’ and if you’re wondering what my name means, Amaka means ‘beauty’ while Odozi means peacemaker. I have two dogs, and I adore them- a German Shepherd, and a Boerboel – but they are back home, and I miss them terribly. My dogs are my world, but before I get too carried away, let’s keep going.
I earned my first degree in mass communication from Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun state with an emphasis in public relations and advertising. After I graduated from university in 2019, I began working for a broadcast news outlet. During this period, I developed an interest in writing, editing articles, blogging, and researching. This experience gave me the confidence to launch my news website – ConfamNews, in 2020. The goal of my news platform was to share underreported news about Nigeria and give people an opportunity to tell their own stories.
Sadly, I had to shut down my news website. I wanted to explore the technology field to expand my knowledge as time went on. So, in 2021, I began working as a content creator for a product development company, but had to leave when I decided to pursue my studies further. I applied for the Master of Science in Information program at Florida State University because I have always been interested in how information affects people and how they can leverage it.
I was lucky enough to be accepted, so I packed up my bags and moved to Tallahassee, Florida, in December. Technically, I’m still a newbie. It’s my first semester here, and I’m still adjusting. I have a hard time finding my way around campus and I find myself getting lost all the time. Lol!
I enjoy watching movies, especially horror and thrillers, during my free time. I also like crime documentaries. I also love listening to music. I’m always interested in checking out new places, meeting people from different walks of life, and having a good time.
In the coming weeks, I hope to learn how to tell stories and create better content through this course. I also plan to improve my audio and video editing skills and push myself creatively. I see this course as an excellent opportunity for me to step outside my comfort zone and take on new challenges. I am interested in learning about the digital media sphere, becoming a better professional, and exploring the more obscure parts of the IT industry.
I am looking forward to working with each of you, and I believe it will be a fun experience. Please feel free to reach out! I love meeting new people and networking. And if you want to know more about me, leave a comment below or shoot me a message.
My name is Austin Dudley and I currently live in Pensacola, Florida. I graduated from FSU in 2014 with a B.S. in Information Technology and hope to graduate this year with my MSIT. I work for the United States Navy as an Instructor Pilot for VT-6. This is one of the first places all future Navy pilots must go through in their two year long training program. During my off time, I enjoy camping, playing video games, and occasionally competing in city tennis matches.
I am quite interested in the audio/video editing portions of the class as I did a little bit in my undergrad and remember enjoying seeing the final product after working to put everything together. I equate the feeling to completing a complex puzzle and seeing the beautiful image that seems to appear out of no where. I am hoping to refresh some of the skills that I have lost in media production, learn new tricks/techniques from others, and become more creative throughout this semester.
Hello! My name is Cynthia Bermeo; nice to meet you! I currently live in Orlando, FL. I am currently in my MSI program, planning to finish by the end of this year; I started my program in the Summer of 2020, in the chaos of the pandemic. I started my program first to become an academic librarian, but I have recently shifted and developed a considerable interest in digital media, tech, and metadata.
I am currently working remotely as an Administrative Assistant for the University of Florida in the College of Pharmacy and a Library Assistant for Valencia College Libraries. My jobs are on two different spectrums, but I enjoy all the cool projects I get to work on within the various universities/colleges.
My interests/hobbies when I am not working either jobs or on my program involve spending time with my family/friends. I love watching movies/shows, especially with family/friends. I enjoy playing with my three dogs: Rocky, Roxxy, and Max (also tend to be the most playful and loud coworkers ever). I have a passion for shopping; discovering sales/ reduced prices is a game. I miss traveling; I have not traveled as often as I liked due to the pandemic, but hopefully, I would love to travel again yearly when things are safer. Lastly, I love going to Univeral Studios and Island of Adventures with my boyfriend, we just invested in a pass, and honestly, best purchase ever! I am genuinely a homebody at the end of the day and love spending time with family.
I am very excited about this class! I hope to learn more about planning, designing, and working on creative digital projects. In addition, I want to gain more knowledge surrounding HTML, fair use/copyright laws, and more!
