Angelic Campati:  

Life Life seems to be changing rapidly. Everything had a slow pace when I was in school (HS/College at BSU). Now that I'm out of Indiana & married, I've moved to Cambridge, MA (near Boston), then to Malden, got a new job, and got rid of my car for public transporation. I FINALLY (just recently) secured a job as a Graphic Designer at SignArt, Inc. in Malden and Chris (my husband) and I moved to a more spacious apartment. I received a B.F.A. from Ball State University in May of 2005. I really thought I would do well as a graphic designer (and had great prospects in Muncie after winning a Gold Addy Award for some of my student work) but the move to the Boston area after getting married in July meant moving to a place where I had no contacts. As time went on, Chris and I were being suffocated by living on one income in the most expensive city in the United States (yes, we just beat out N.Y. and L.A.) so I decided to apply for other positions that looked interesting though they weren't my dream job. I was hired as an Admin for an Architectural firm called Beacon Architectural Associates. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised by my co-workers. I was warned by a number of people that architects are difficult to work with (not that I haven't worked with difficult people in the past I thought). I enjoyed working with them but the responsibilities of an Admin are not very interesting or inspiring. I wasn't satisfied with the job so I keep my feelers out. As I mentioned before, I have finally secured a job as a graphic designer and I am much happier. While starting a new job is never easy I feel as if I'm learning and I'm now headed down a road toward becoming a professional. (On a career path instead of working at a dead-end job). My last job was somewhat stuffy in the atmosphere but my current position has much more freedom - at least it may seem that way since I'm doing something I enjoy. I have fun designing menu systems, ads, banners, newsletters, vehicle wraps, menus, signs and more for small businesses and more established ones like Finagle A Bagel, Trani, & Kelly's Roast Beef. Chris works for InterSystems and has a degree in Computer Science. He helps the company with support for a product/language called Cache. He's the one that convinced me to move out here and I have to say I love this city. Boston has SO much American history: the first public park, the first subway stop, the first college, and the list goes on. There's so much to do and see here and so many great free events. We got to see KC and the Sunshine Band for free as well as Avril Lavigne. There...Expand for more