Remember that original little Macintosh computer? That was my first exposure to NerdWorld and I was instantly enthralled. I plunged into processing words and playing games (has anyone seen Carmen SanDiego?), but layout and design were my first love from the start.

Over the years, I've dabbled, I've delved and I've determined to learn web design best practices; focusing on user experience, the importance of branding and the use of color and texture (or lack thereof) to portray a certain online ambience. I never stop learning, and spend way too much time trying to keep up with the rapidly changing world of web development and design.

Other things that lay claim to my days are photography, training the dog to stop pulling during our walks, getting back in shape (again), and trying to rein in my fascination with the foreign culture that is Duck Dynasty.