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dlojacono

About Debbie LoJacono-Vasquez

I am a geeky mom, artist - philosopher by passion, a -web app developer/designer/architect by trade. I'm mostly a tender hearted, open minded, transparent, free thinking, child like, energetic over thinking/talking goofball. My children are the best things in my life (6yr old boy, 1yr old girl) and I pray everyday that I may be blessed to be the best mom I can be for them. In the future I hope to pursue a PhD. in neuropsychology or art therapy or maybe theology/comparative religion - we'll see. I don't really sit well in any finite group or ideology. I tend to be a bit iconoclastic, outsider-ish, black sheep-ish, a mixed bag of ideas and opinions, and generally bee bopping to a different drummer. Liberals say I am conservative, Conservatives say I'm liberal. I care about practical results and things that are simply designed and smart. I am an out of the box visionary who can execute and get things done...but a bit too perfectionistic and often over reaching. I really love working with intelligent folks in a think tank team environment, but I'm not a fan of tricky politics and can often tick people off cause I don't play games, in or out of work or personal relationships. You might say that I aspire to an Emersonian type of self reliance. I posses a strong will, passion for integrity with practical wisdom, and strong sense of self responsibility/accountability. I admire humility, service, altruism, better angels, higher roads, and perseverance in the midst of oppression, hate, and injustice. I have a strong faith in all things God and good - fueled by grace and love. I believe in change for the better, second chances, the universal power of forgiveness/unconditional love, never giving up the hope for what is right. I am very egalitarian and seek truth, honesty, and compassion. I usually don't judge folks nor do I listen to/allow gossip in my presence (including watching any network news or listening to mud slinging talk show opinion). I try my best to find the good in all people, or at least be understanding as to why they may behave in such a destructive or cruel way. I realize I am no angel and all too often subject to my own human frailty and failure - I can never throw stones. I'm pretty deep with strong values, WYSIWYG and direct, but love goofing off and playful fun. Most of the time, I am really chill, laid back, silly and down to earth. Above all, I like to be kind, loving, fun and authentic in all I do.

Location
Wimberley, TX (hills of S. Austin)

Occupation
Web Development

Passions
I love tech gadgets, world religions, technology, biomedical science, psycho-intellectual-emotional and spiritual growth, watching films, documentaries, learning from intelligent and wise people, painting & sculpting, graphic arts design, web development, NPR, audio books, RSS/blogs, coffee, wine, tequila or chi tea. I am passionate about knowledge and God and have an endless love for life.
Where I grew up
Washington, DC
Places I've lived
Washington, DC; Blacksburg,VA; Bethesda, MD; Austin, TX; San Antonio, TX; Wimberley, TX
Companies I've worked for
International Monetary Fund; DELL Computers, Inc.; VTEL Corp.; National Institutes of Health; Uniformed University of Health Sciences; USAA; Samsung; Applied Materials; KCI; State of Texas
Schools I've attended
Virginia Polytechnical Institute; University of Maryland; University of Texas; New York Institute of Technology