Ligaya Canta:  

to be at Vallejo High. She's really contributed to my writing and communication skills. If I had to do it all again, I would have been more active in sports and extra curricular activities. I didn't really overcome my shyness and was not as confident and assertive until after high school. College Well, my 1 year or so at Solano JC was pretty good. Didn't really bury myself in books and was not focused. Had a pretty good time with a few close friends while it lasted. Signed up for the Registered Nursing program at Solano but had such a long waiting list. Transferred to Napa Valley College and switched to more of the business admin side. Didn't get my Associates degree in either school. It wasn't until I was married and had 2 kids that I finally completed and got my 2 year degree (also while working) in Business Management at Newbury College in Newton, Massachusetts. I then continued to take management courses at Babson College in Wellesley, MA (as part of my education development at the company I work for, EMC Corp). Workplace Hey, my very 1st job at KMart in Vallejo during my senior year and 1st yr college was pretty memorable. Remember those "blue light" specials? I was always nervous getting on the PA to make those announcements. Now I enjoy getting on the microphone either to do a presentation at a meeting (work), hosting a party or event, or just singing (karaoke). I then worked a couple of years at Good Guys in Concord (nightshift). Took a break then got married. From Good Guys, I was employed in SanFrancisco for an insurance company (car/vanpooling everyday). When I moved back to Massachusetts in 1989, I worked for a paper/printing company the same company my Dad, Mom and Norman worked until 1995. My career turned around when I was hired by an Information Technology company in Hopkinton, MA called EMC Corporation. This is where I really learned and put into action my professional, people and communication skills. Since 1995 to present, I've been supporting our International community (Europe, Asia and Latin America). Talk about adapting to different diversities, culture, business/work ethics, timezones!! It was really fun for a lot of years. I switched to different positions but continue to be in the international arena. Since my move to CA, I've been working remotely but still travel back to Massachusetts from time to time. Although I still enjoy the interface and never ending "change" and challenges that the IT world offers, I am ready for my own personal change. Any ideas anyone??