THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, May 24, 1995 TAG: 9505230092
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Close-Up
LENGTH: Medium: 63 lines
Tracy Anderson is a pretty graphic person. In an artistic sense, that is.
Tracy, graphic designer for Tidewater Community College Portsmouth Campus and a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, has won six major awards in the last few months - three nationwide, three statewide - for her work in such items as TCC calendars, catalogs, brochures.
She doesn't reserve her talents for work, though. She can get pretty artsy in the kitchen, too. On a day off, she loves to whip up a delicious feast for all of her friends to enjoy.
Full name: Tracy Lee Anderson.
Hometown: Richmond.
What brought you to the Beach? A beat-up Camaro.
Birthdate: March 6, 1965.
Occupation: Graphic designer.
Nickname: Bug.
Marital status: Single.
Children: No.
What is your idea of a perfect day off? Biking to the beach for breakfast, going out in the boat that afternoon and cooking up a big meal for all my friends that night.
Last smart thing you did: Figured out a way for my sister and me to go to St. Martin for less than $500.
Last dumb thing you did: I had a surprise party for someone who turned 40. The party was a smashing success for everyone but the birthday boy.
Favorite meal: Marinated grilled tuna, spicy black beans and rice, grilled corn and stuffed peppers with fresh salsa.
Favorite movies: ``Unbearable Lightness of Being,'' ``Wild at Heart,'' ``Pulp Fiction,'' ``Citizen Kane.''
Favorite song: I couldn't pick just one.
Last book read: ``Bluebeard.''
Favorite restaurant: Bienville Grill.
Hobbies: Cooking, gardening, camping, traveling, entertaining.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Worry less.
If you could change one thing about your spouse, what would it be? Promptness (boyfriend).
Your favorite night on the town: A limo to take me and my friends on a traveling dance party around town or telling my friends we're going out and have a champagne candlelight dinner by the fire.
Favorite sport: Snorkeling, water skiing, racquetball, swimming.
Last vacation: Jamaica.
Pets: Two cats.
Worst job: A waitressing job that started at 6 a.m.
Of what achievements are you most proud? Graduating from college with honors, buying my own place and being honored in a profession I enjoy.
What would you like as your epitaph? I was always there for friends and family. ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by DAVID B. HOLLINGSWORTH
by CNB