{"id":6666,"date":"2025-01-08T15:47:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T20:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/?p=6666"},"modified":"2025-01-10T14:57:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T19:57:18","slug":"introducing-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/index.php\/2025\/01\/08\/introducing-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting My “Pink” Back"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hi everyone! My name is Mariah Fuertes, it\u2019s lovely to meet you all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m a born and raised Florida native. I\u2019ve lived in three different major cities: Tampa, Fort. Lauderdale, and now, Orlando. My husband and I enjoy the Central Florida area, however, every now and then I\u2019m tempted to move North in order to experience the changing of the seasons. <\/p>\n\n\n

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My daughter (left) and I for Halloween 2024.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Currently, I wear two hats: I\u2019m a part-time Library Assistant and<\/em> a Reference Intern at Valencia College<\/a>. I love what I do and feel fortunate enough to work in an environment that not only supports my career growth, but allows me to balance motherhood graciously. I have an almost two-year-old daughter who keeps me on my toes. She\u2019s my pocket-sized best friend. My days off are usually spent playing with baby dolls, singing Ms. Rachel songs, and reading piles of books together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I began my MSI journey in Fall of 2023 and will be graduating this Summer in 2025. I\u2019m excited to begin my career as a librarian post graduation, as well as have the opportunity to (hopefully) expand upon my other interests\/academic skills. I also have a BA in English from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Full Sail University.\u00a0My goal is to either be a Youth Services or Academic Librarian. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In my spare time, I\u2019m also an aspiring author of fantasy and literary fiction. I\u2019m convinced that escaping reality is the best coping mechanism, as I\u2019d much rather get lost in a floating castle than pay for a therapist. As a writer, my goal is to craft stories that challenge the unimaginable, and make even the most skeptical believe in the subtle magic of everyday life. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Little me, circa 2001.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

When I\u2019m not editing story drafts, you can find me binge watching Bravo TV, practicing beginner ballet, cozy gaming<\/a> on my Switch, or strolling down Main Street at Walt Disney World. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I enjoy digital media creation, and have studied different variations of it in the past! I\u2019m looking forward to learning about new programs, tips & tricks, and overall gaining some insight on how to properly incorporate digital content into the LIS field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wishing you all a great semester! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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