Hello, all!
I’m Victoria and also go by Tori. I’m writing from Hawaiian Gardens, CA which happens to be the smallest city per square mile in Los Angeles County (it’s about 1 square mile). I started the MLIS program in the Fall 2024 semester and am expecting to graduate this upcoming December. I hope to become a public librarian within the LA County Library system upon completion of this degree as I am already a county employee though in a different department. Burnout working as a social worker for LA County led me to apply for this program and it has been one of the best decisions I have made thus far. Though it is difficult and time consuming while working full time and despite having many familial responsibilities, I have learned so much throughout my time in the program and look forward to continue to expand my knowledge of the LIS world in this course. While I do feel that there is much crossover between social work and librarianship, I felt that this course would be helpful for me to learn about the emerging trends and technologies impacting the LIS world. I’m excited link up with my peers and on the course site and learn alongside them.
On a more personal note, I have several hobbies that help me unwind, relax, and keep me sane while juggling school, work, and family responsibilities. I enjoy reading, my current read is Poor Deer by Claire Oshetsky. I also play on a Sunday league women’s soccer team. We recently came in second place in our league. My other hobbies and interests include travelling, postcrossing, junk journaling, and purchasing stationery products. My most recent trip was to Mexico City. I fell in love with the city and can’t wait to return. I recently got into postcrossing, which is a project which allows you to send and receive postcards from random people around the world. I recently received a postcard from Berlin, Germany! I really love snail mail and have multiple pen pals. Junk journaling and purchasing stationery products go hand in hand. I normally would say that I am not super creative but it has been fun exploring my creative side while junk journaling. I attached a picture below of a recent junk journal spread that I did. Anyway, I am looking forward to get to know everyone. Take care and have a great semester!
Photo of myself at Casa Azul (Frida Khalo Museum) in Mexico City.
My recent junk journal spread.
