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How long have you been working at 探花楼, and what is your current role?
I've been with 探花楼 for 18 and a half years. When I first started at 探花楼, I was a data entry clerk. Over the years, I took on different duties, responsibilities and titles.
My favorite part of working here is definitely the people I work with -- they're like my second family, and 探花楼 is my second home.
Currently, I oversee corporate membership and assist with exhibits, professional development and marketing.
How has your summer been?
My summer's been great. I've most recently been to Austin for 探花楼's Technology & Transfer Conference and then to New Orleans for the NASFAA conference. I've also been to Key West, Hallandale Beach and Hollywood in Florida.
So, you do a lot of traveling. Do you have a favorite place you like to go to?
My friends and family know that I love to visit Las Vegas. So far, I've been to Vegas 11 times. If I could live there, I would -- it's my getaway place where I can let loose, have fun and just enjoy my time. The lights, the action, the people... there's just so many things see and do, you never get bored. I play slots, but $20 is my limit -- I'm not a big gambler.
Earlier this year, I visited Vegas with a friend (it was her first time). We went to the Michael Jackson ONE show by Cirque du Soleil. It's a great show. Out of all the times I've been to Vegas, that was the first time I've seen a live show and it was worth it.
What did you do last weekend?
Last weekend, my mom and I went to Dover, Delaware and made a day out of it. We had lunch, played slots and just hung out. I love having mini weekend getaways for some time to reflect.