Beyond the Experience
You've probably seen my professional experience. You've seen the work I've done, and you probably have an idea of who I am in a professional sense. I pride myself on my work ethic, and I'm always ready to learn and increase my skills. However, in addition that, I also like to have fun and enjoy life to it's fullest. I have many hobbies, and if you're interested in knowing who I am beyond my experiences, check out my interests!
Traveling
Even though I have motion sickness, I always enjoy traveling to different places and exploring the culture and the sights. Every year, my family and I try to travel somewhere together. Some places that I've traveled to include Vietnam, Canada, California, Florida, and Hawaii. My goal is to explore more countries and states because I love meeting new people, trying different cuisines, and immersing myself in different cultures. Follow me on Instagram @happyqueencecilia to see more pictures! My next destination is New Orleans for the SPSP conference in 2020!
Music
I love music! I'm always either listening to a song or singing one in my head. Whether it's pop or soul, English or other, I love music. From a young age, I learned how to play the piano, and in middle school, I added cello to musical repertoire. I sang in a choir as well, but I enjoy music more in a casual and fun setting. Jamming out with my friends or just doing carpool karaoke always puts a smile on my face.
Tabletop Games
One of my favorite activities to engage in is playing tabletop games with a group of friends. While I do love the classical board games like Sorry or Monopoly, I tend to lean towards logical thinking games with a spy or enemy thrown in the mix. Some of my favorite games include the Werewolf series (One Night Ultimate Werewolf, etc.), Resistance, Betrayal at a House on a Hill, and Fiasco. Gamedays are a prominent fixture in my life, and if you ever want to play a game, I'll be down!
Experiencing a piece of history in good old Louisiana
Writing/Reading
From a young age, I've always loved reading. I can't even count how many times I got in trouble for reading a book in class. Whether it's reading to learn about this world or reading to explore a new world, I read as much as I can (provided the font isn't small enough to give me a headache). Of course, I also love to create new worlds as well. I've written many stories that I hope one day can be published, and I've even made a webtoon before that had a moderate following.
Arts and craft
Even though I can be clumsy, I enjoy using my hands to create things. Besides writing and drawing, I also paint, sew, and do DIY projects. My preferred mediums of paint are acrylics and watercolor, and I've cosplayed before with articles I hand-sewed. Currently I am learning how to crochet!