Hi All! My name is Amanda Gavagan and this is my fourth Mod at AMC. I live in Guilford and am currently working temp jobs to make my way through school. I graduated with my Associates Degree from Gateway in 2007 and enrolled in the ADP program because it provided a unique experience to working adults who want (and in most cases need) to further their education. I am a Humanities major and plan on getting my Masters in Medieval studies - although I do not know from where yet. In my free time when I don't work or have classes and homework, I am learning German.
I took this class because I have had versions of Adobe Photoshop but never knew how to use them. In this digital day in age with blogs, videos, and personal websites, I think it is important to know how to use photoshop to create images that relate to you and express who you are to whomever is looking. I also think that it can have practical implications when I start teaching in the future. I look forward to the class and have no idea what to expect as I have never taken a class like this before. I'm a little anxious but hopefully, in the end, it will turn out to be a lot of fun.
Note on the picture - I am 26 years old and have dreamed of seeing Cinderella's castle since I was old enough to comprehend what it stands for. I finally got that chance this year and I took about 10 pictures of it just trying to capture the moment forever.
Hi Amanda... That's great that you want to pursue a Masters in Medieval studies and are taking German.... I'm wondering if the goal of seeing Cinderella's castle is related somehow.. :)
ReplyDeleteHaving a version of photoshop is a big first step.. I would say that being able to use the program is almost a necessity these days...
Welcome!
Thanks - I've always had a fascination with castles that probably stemmed from the early Disney classics :)
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Hi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteI was 30 years old the first time I saw the "castle" on a trip to Disneyworld with my family. It was fun to finally get to see it person. I took a lot of pictures of it as well...I think that every girl should get an opportunity to channel their inner princess at Cinderella's castle!:)
Amanda,
ReplyDeletei've had the same dream about that castle!!!! it was very special for me as I lived TOO far from it, but saw a lot on TV. well, I was a little disappointed - the magic was lost when i saw it ;( i hope, you still have the super excitement from seeing it.
I agree Iryna. I always dreamed of the castle, and knowing the monumental construction that went into making it, seeing it as an adult put that "real world" tint on it so while I was still excited and thrilled to finally be there, the magic was not.
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