Thank you for visiting!

I’m a thirtysomething, semi-crazy cat lady, currently living and working in the Atlanta metro area although I’m originally from eastern North Carolina. Yes, I have an accent, although I’m told it’s pretty mild. No, I’m not a redneck — although I’ll firmly correct anyone who even suggests barbecue might be red.

By formal profession, I am an employee benefits specialist. I started working in human resources in 1996 and moved into this sub-field in early 1999. I later took a few years off, but I’ve recently returned to the field as a contractor and I am looking for regular employment. I’ve worked in both the government and small business (outsourcing) sectors. You can find more details on my résumé.

During my off-hours I enjoy photography, reading, writing, hiking, travel and cross-stitch.

I’ve operated sonria.org since late 2003 and it has gone through several incarnations, primarily as a blog. At the moment, however, the blog is on hiatus although an archive is still online. I may or may not decide to re-start it in the future; it’ll depend on a lot of factors.

The name of the domain (and the site) is taken from the Spanish word sonría, which is the command form of the verb “to smile.” I administer it using WordPress, a simple theme of my own design, and several plugins.

Please feel free to take a look around and, if you’re so inclined, drop me a line. I’m always looking for new online friends. Thanks again for your visit!