Monica Calabria:  

Okay, so I did not get a job as a graphic designer. I wish I did not have to work retail, which is why I took information and library services classes at UMaine Augusta through the internet. My hope is to become employed in a library. I have been volunteering at a historical library, as well as continuing to gain library and information experience through my own genealogical research. I have visited the Archives in Boston, Massachusetts, Providence, Rhode Island and Hartford, Connecticut. However, my current passion are beads. Several years ago I set forth a plan to open a bead store, as there was no specialty bead store close to where I lived. Now there is a specialty bead store, but it is not owned by me. I am okay with this, as I have learned that the first thing I need to do is create my own beaded jewelry (and beaded fan pulls, etc....). I have been to a few craft fairs over the past few years, but have not sold much. I have decided that I need a wider audience. The economy is terrible right now, but I see people all the time buying "extra" goodies for themselves and others. What irks me is that what these consumers are buying is crap. Excuse me, but ...Expand for more