Get To Know Me

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Inspirational Graphic Designers

Portrait of a woman in front of a colorful map of New York City, featuring borough names and landmarks.

Paula Scher

A young woman with blonde hair in a bun wearing an orange jacket, standing outdoors in a field with yellow flowers and a cloudy sky.

Abi Connick

Person with short, platinum blonde hair with colorful streaks, wearing a tie-dye shirt with pastel pink and yellow shades, posing against a bright turquoise background.

Aries Moross

“What would you attempt if you knew you could not fail. ”
— Robert H. Schuller

Quote

Book cover for 'If I Stay' by Gayle Forman. Features a close-up of a young woman's face submerged in water with her eyes open. The title and author's name are displayed on the cover.

Book

If I Stay by Gayle Forman

A woman with long red hair dressed in a white gown sitting on a rowboat with a decorative cloth, on a calm river surrounded by trees and foliage, with a peaceful expression.

Artwork

The Lady of Shalott by John William Waterhouse

Movie poster for 'Coraline' showing a girl walking with a black cat, large moon with a face in the background, and dark twisted tree branches. Text highlights the film as a dark fairy tale nightmare to frighten, directed by Henry Selick, with tagline about the importance of bravery and seeing more.

Film

Coraline (2009)

A Look into My Life

Partial view of a book cover with beige text on a light brown background, reading 'A Few of My Favorite Adventures'.

Partial view of a book cover with beige text on a light brown background, reading 'A Few of My Favorite Adventures'.

My cousin and I went to the Summer Concert Series hosted by Good Morning America one rainy summer day to see Bastille.

My cousin and I went to the Summer Concert Series hosted by Good Morning America one rainy summer day to see Bastille.

My boyfriend and I went on a cruise excursion in Porta Plaza, Dominican Republic, to honor his late mom. We played with spider monkeys and learned about the local culture through a tour and food demonstrations.

My boyfriend and I went on a cruise excursion in Porta Plaza, Dominican Republic, to honor his late mom. We played with spider monkeys and learned about the local culture through a tour and food demonstrations.

I went on a cruise with my cousin Jaimie and her family to Bermuda and got to experience one of their street fairs. In this picture I am standing in an old police booth that was open for tourists to take pictures in.

I went on a cruise with my cousin Jaimie and her family to Bermuda and got to experience one of their street fairs. In this picture I am standing in an old police booth that was open for tourists to take pictures in.

A picture of a beautiful sunset over a lake I took while on a trip to Vermont.

A picture of a beautiful sunset over a lake I took while on a trip to Vermont.

While on the cruise with my cousin Jaimie and her family to Bermuda we got to go to the pink sand beach they have there. It doesn't look that pink here because I am so much pinker from the sun burn.

While on the cruise with my cousin Jaimie and her family to Bermuda we got to go to the pink sand beach they have there. It doesn't look that pink here because I am so much pinker from the sun burn.

A picture of my cousin Jaimie and I on a cruise with the whole family to the West Indies.

A picture of my cousin Jaimie and I on a cruise with the whole family to the West Indies.

Text on a brown background that reads 'My Favorite People'.

Text on a brown background that reads 'My Favorite People'.

One of my best friends Allyson and I evacuated from the New Jersey wildfires and made it a mini vacation.

One of my best friends Allyson and I evacuated from the New Jersey wildfires and made it a mini vacation.

My boyfriend Rory and I went axe throwing which I was surprisingly good at. Get me on your team for the apocalypse!

My boyfriend Rory and I went axe throwing which I was surprisingly good at. Get me on your team for the apocalypse!

My cousin Jaimie and I went to a the last Jonas Brothers concert (in Baltimore, MD) before the COVID-19 lockdown.

My cousin Jaimie and I went to a the last Jonas Brothers concert (in Baltimore, MD) before the COVID-19 lockdown.

My other best friend Luke and I hanging out on campus at Ramapo College of New Jersey.

My other best friend Luke and I hanging out on campus at Ramapo College of New Jersey.

My boyfriend (on the right), his brother (on the left), and I (in the middle) went on a cruise to memorialize their late mom.

My boyfriend (on the right), his brother (on the left), and I (in the middle) went on a cruise to memorialize their late mom.

A picture of my three older cousins, my late grandmother and myself (far right) having dinner and dessert at a local steakhouse to celebrate my high school graduation in 2019.

A picture of my three older cousins, my late grandmother and myself (far right) having dinner and dessert at a local steakhouse to celebrate my high school graduation in 2019.

This is a picture of me and one of my grandma’s at-home aides, Betty, whom we called Little Betty (4'9") since my grandma was also Bette (5'5"). She cared for my grandma and me for over 10 years.

This is a picture of me and one of my grandma’s at-home aides, Betty, whom we called Little Betty (4'9") since my grandma was also Bette (5'5"). She cared for my grandma and me for over 10 years.

My boyfriend and I went on a cruise with his family to memorialize his late mom.

My boyfriend and I went on a cruise with his family to memorialize his late mom.

My boyfriend and I visited Mitsuwa (a Japanese shopping plaza) that's right next to the Hudson River overlooking NYC.

My boyfriend and I visited Mitsuwa (a Japanese shopping plaza) that's right next to the Hudson River overlooking NYC.

Part of a graphic with a light brown background and the words 'My Favorite Pictures of My' in large, white font.
A small dog surrounded by plush toys and pillows, lying on a bed or couch with colorful cushions and stuffed animals.
Close-up of a small dog lying on a soft surface, looking up at the camera, surrounded by colorful blankets and pillows.
Close-up of a small, fluffy dog with tan and white fur, sitting on gray blankets.
A small dog with light-colored fur and closed eyes lying in a car seat, wearing a colorful hoodie.
A small dog surrounded by various plush toys on a bed, with pillows and blankets in the background.
Small dog with long fur and a tongue sticking out, sitting on a person's arm outdoors with trees and a house in the background.
Close-up of a small dog with long, fluffy, black and white fur, wearing a red harness, indoors in a kitchen or similar setting.
Cute small dog with brown and white fur lying on a person's lap, looking at the camera, with another dog partially visible in the background.
Text in a beige background that reads "My Favorite Crochet Pieces I've Made".

Text in a beige background that reads "My Favorite Crochet Pieces I've Made".

(A1) This project is a kerchief and is also my first ever crochet piece! It was finished in 2 days.

(A1) This project is a kerchief and is also my first ever crochet piece! It was finished in 2 days.

(B1) This project is a bralette top and is my first wearable crochet piece!

(B1) This project is a bralette top and is my first wearable crochet piece!

(B2) A view of the back. I crocheted old swimsuit bra padding into the top so it's full coverage.

(B2) A view of the back. I crocheted old swimsuit bra padding into the top so it's full coverage.

(B3) A corset back so if it shrinks in the wash it will still fit.

(B3) A corset back so if it shrinks in the wash it will still fit.

(B4) Ajustable straps that can be knotted to be looser or tighter. The straps can also be tied so that it is a regular back, criss cross back, or a woven criss cross back.

(B4) Ajustable straps that can be knotted to be looser or tighter. The straps can also be tied so that it is a regular back, criss cross back, or a woven criss cross back.

(B5) Here is a closer look at the straps showing it has 3 crocheted straps sewed to be one. This type of strap provides more support and versatility.

(B5) Here is a closer look at the straps showing it has 3 crocheted straps sewed to be one. This type of strap provides more support and versatility.

(B6) A closer look at the crochet pattern work at the bottom of the top.

(B6) A closer look at the crochet pattern work at the bottom of the top.

(B7) A better look at the crochet pattern work on the body of the top.

(B7) A better look at the crochet pattern work on the body of the top.

(C1) This project is a frog bag and is my first crochet bag! It also features my first amigurumi which is the strawberry the frog is holding.

(C1) This project is a frog bag and is my first crochet bag! It also features my first amigurumi which is the strawberry the frog is holding.

(C2) This is my hand for size. A phone and a few smaller items can fit. The limbs are stuffed and cannot be used to store things in.

(C2) This is my hand for size. A phone and a few smaller items can fit. The limbs are stuffed and cannot be used to store things in.

(C3) A closer look at the amigurumi strawberry.

(C3) A closer look at the amigurumi strawberry.

(C4) The frog's face lifts up to reveal the opening of the bag.

(C4) The frog's face lifts up to reveal the opening of the bag.

(C5) A look at the back side of the bag.

(C5) A look at the back side of the bag.

(D1) This project is an orange cat bag in the same style as the frog bag. This bag is based off an old friend's cat that passed away shortly after giving her this gift. I matched the cat's unique stripes and spots as well.

(D1) This project is an orange cat bag in the same style as the frog bag. This bag is based off an old friend's cat that passed away shortly after giving her this gift. I matched the cat's unique stripes and spots as well.

(D2) A closer view at how the bag latches shut. I picked a brown button to go with the spots on the stomach.

(D2) A closer view at how the bag latches shut. I picked a brown button to go with the spots on the stomach.

(D3) A closer look at the Velcro on the top paws and the toe beans. The cat's name was Pumpkin so I added Velcro on the top paws to hold a crochet pumpkin (not pictured here).

(D3) A closer look at the Velcro on the top paws and the toe beans. The cat's name was Pumpkin so I added Velcro on the top paws to hold a crochet pumpkin (not pictured here).

(D4) A closer look at the Velcro on the top paws and the toe beans.

(D4) A closer look at the Velcro on the top paws and the toe beans.

(D5) A closer look at the toe beans on the bottom paws (no Velcro).

(D5) A closer look at the toe beans on the bottom paws (no Velcro).

(D6) The cat's face lifts up to reveal the opening of the bag.

(D6) The cat's face lifts up to reveal the opening of the bag.

(D7) A cheeky little surprise under the cat's tail.

(D7) A cheeky little surprise under the cat's tail.

(D8) A look at the back side of the bag and the stripe crochet pattern work.

(D8) A look at the back side of the bag and the stripe crochet pattern work.

(E1) A Spiderman/Miles Morales 2 strap bag. This bag is lined (not pictured here) with hand stitched alternating colored stitching.

(E1) A Spiderman/Miles Morales 2 strap bag. This bag is lined (not pictured here) with hand stitched alternating colored stitching.

(E2) A look at the Miles Morales side with a 3D spider stitched on the strap with yarn.

(E2) A look at the Miles Morales side with a 3D spider stitched on the strap with yarn.

(E3) A closer look at the spider on the strap and the white thread coming from it acting as spider silk.

(E3) A closer look at the spider on the strap and the white thread coming from it acting as spider silk.

(E4) A view of the side of the bag showing how the side stitches and the straps on either side are opposite colors to the dominant color on each side to give more contrast.

(E4) A view of the side of the bag showing how the side stitches and the straps on either side are opposite colors to the dominant color on each side to give more contrast.