Well, howdy!
My name is Annamarie, and this is my fourth semester in the MSI program at FSU. I currently live in Pinellas county and have actually lived here since birth. I do plan to move after receiving my masters; I’m dreaming of somewhere that experiences seasons!
My day-to-day consists of a lot of crafting and petting cats. I work in the youth department of a public library where I get to help kiddos find fun books when I’m not creating eye-catching displays. At home I like to knit, watch long video essays on YouTube, and play videogames. Lately I’ve been feeling nostalgic and have decided to try to complete all of the challenges in Roller Coaster Tycoon Deluxe. So far I’ve logged over 150 hours of play time… and I’m only about halfway through the challenges!
Speaking of challenges–how about this class, eh? I briefly mentioned in class that I have a background in graphic design. I went to a career academy in high school that focused on web design, so I learned to code html before being certified in PhotoShop and DreamWeaver from Adobe. I took a break from design to get my AA before enrolling in the Graphic Design program at the University of Tampa. I was there for over 2 years, two semesters away from graduating, when everything changed. The lead professor experienced a brutal car accident with her family, and she understandably pulled back. The changes in the program caused me to readjust as well and I transferred to St. Petersburg College to get a BA in Software Development and Management with a specialization in Cybersecurity. That degree will not do much to help me in this course, but all of the experience from my years of learning about graphic design and visual communications are sure to come in handy. I look forward to seeing all of your creative work, and giving helpful feedback and critique!
I would be remiss not to share some cat photos after bringing them up, so without further ado:
