{"id":6922,"date":"2025-01-14T19:14:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T00:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/?p=6922"},"modified":"2025-01-14T19:25:26","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T00:25:26","slug":"from-guitar-strings-to-baby-things-kianis-big-year-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/index.php\/2025\/01\/14\/from-guitar-strings-to-baby-things-kianis-big-year-ahead\/","title":{"rendered":"From Guitar Strings to Baby Things: Kiani’s Big Year Ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hey everyone! My name is Kiani, and I\u2019m excited to share some big updates in my life you. Right now, I\u2019m in the process of buying my first home in Morriston, FL. Not just any house, it\u2019s a brand-spankin new single wide and our very own piece of land where my husband and I will start our family, basically my dream come true! I can\u2019t wait to make a home our family, and I really can’t wait for my man to rent an excavator and get started on the dirt bike track in the backyard, haha! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

During the day, I work as a Capability Analyst for United Health Care’s provider portal. My role is all about connecting the dots between technology and business, and I get to lead various initiatives in areas like Broker, Employer, and Provider Search Services. It\u2019s a dynamic job that keeps me on my toes, and I genuinely enjoy being part of the team I am on I get to work with good people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outside of work, I\u2019m diving into something I\u2019ve always wanted to do: learning to play the guitar! My dad gifted me a guitar for my 15th birthday, and it\u2019s been a dream of mine to really learn how to play. But honestly, the best gift he ever gave me was moving our family to Florida when I was just four years old. Growing up here has given me a deep appreciation for nature and the diverse cultures around me. I love spending time outdoors\u2014hiking, camping, or just enjoying the fresh air with my feet in the dirt, and meeting new people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am the youngest of 3 children, a brother and a sister, my family is so proud of me for completing my degree and now my Master’s of Science in IT<\/a>! My parents worked very hard to try to give us the best opportunities, it took me over 10 years to pick a major and stick to it, but I am now at a finish line of sorts and looking back where I started <\/a>makes me so thankful for them. My last two classes will be the Fundamentals of Metadata Practice and Theory and Digital Media Production. I\u2019m really looking forward to a class on digital media production. In today\u2019s digital world, understanding copyright and how to build a successful digital library is essential, and I can\u2019t wait to dive into these topics.<\/p>\n\n\n

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And here\u2019s the exciting news: I\u2019m expecting my first baby with the love of my life! We are hoping for a girl, but as my pops would have said, as long as the baby has 10 fingers, 10 toes, and health we are blessed. With the house closing just around the corner, graduation in May, and a little one on the way, 2025 is shaping up to be an incredible year for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks for following along on this journey of homeownership, parenthood, and all the adventures that lie ahead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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