West Times with Italics

Hello strange new wonderful world of type,
My name is Maria West. I don't really go by that name at home I usually go by Isabel (my middle name). That is because my family named just about all my sisters "Maria". My mothers name is Maria V. , My older sisters name is Maria B., even my step sister's name is Maria S! We all use Maria as our work names so when we all lived together and somebody called for 'Maria' at home it is always followed by "Which one?" which really confused the caller.
I chose Times with italics because this type is what I am most familiar with. Italics just makes it have sprinkles on top. I've worked in the military and as a personal assistant - all those memos, SOPs, request for equipment- all have to be done in a professional type which means Times 12 (size).
Having restrictions to what you can use everyday kinda makes you a little crazy when it comes to type. I find when I'm allowed to use whatever I want I become a little indecisive.....it's kinda like having vanilla ice cream your whole life then you find out whoa! There's more than one flavor? and What? You can add toppings? So I hope that this class will help me curb that kid on candy craze and settle me down so that I can CHOOSE type rather than gorge myself on it and choose too many.