My Story

I graduated high school expecting to get married and start a family; my dream was to be a wife and mom. But life did not turn out that way. While I have been married for over twenty years, children never came. I began to worry about what I would do if something ever happened to my husband, and I was left with no way to support myself. Unfortunately, companies do not seem overly impressed with fifteen years of being a nanny as the bulk of one's resume. 

 

A close friend and I often had conversations about what we would want to do if we ever decided to pursue higher education. I was not the best student, so the idea of voluntarily going to school was not something I thought I would ever do. After lengthy talks with my husband, I decided to apply to Southern New Hampshire University just to see what would happen. I would stop if I took a few courses and decided it was not for op. The strangest thing happened, not only did I enjoy it-- I thrived! Term after term, I saw myself making straight As and realized that I did, in fact, have what it takes to succeed at a college level.

 

I began my academic journey two weeks before the world shut down in 2020, and I realized that being forced to stay home took care of my overcommitments and allowed me to just focus on school. College was my sole focus for three years, and the journey saw many sacrifices and life changes. We made home improvements that disrupted a lot of my study time, and we packed up a three-bedroom house in multiple phases. We sold our first home in Massachusetts and moved back to Texas to be closer to family. My husband, dog, and I lived in a one-bedroom hotel for forty-five days. We bought a house, entertained countless people, and my dad retired. My mom unexpectedly passed away in August of 2022. Nothing can prepare you for the passing of a parent, no matter one's age. Throughout my life, she inspired me by constantly pursuing knowledge while working full-time and raising my brother and me. She still managed to find time to attend every sporting event, school play, and church function. As one of my biggest cheerleaders, she continuously pushed me to be more. My mom set such a great example of what it means to work hard and hold nothing back, so giving up was never an option.

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Throughout my academic journey, I often felt like I was not good enough, and I have learned that everyone's goals and talents are different. I know I am not the graphic designer that is meant to spend her life brand building. But, in learning the ins and outs of graphic design, I discovered a passion for multi-page layouts, marketing materials, and helping small businesses (especially local musicians) with simple logo designs.

 

While struggling to find my footing academically and professionally, I discovered my ability and drive to "figure it out" if I am unsure of something being asked of me. I want my clients to be 100% satisfied with my work, and sometimes that requires extra research, lengthy conversations, and returning to the drawing board. I understand that many people have a vision for what they want, and I want to help bring my client's visions and ideas to life.