Who Is Ella J Cee?

So today, I thought I would provide a little introduction to myself.  It would be impossible to describe everything in one post, but here are some of the many ways I define myself.  Hopefully, this will provide some background to who I am and where I am in my life so you better understand the topics I cover in my blog.

Who is Ella J Cee on a personal level?  I am thirty-three years old.  I grew up a bit north of Pittsburgh, PA, but I have lived in the Washington DC metro area for the past ten years.  This, of course, makes me a Penguins and a Steelers fan, though I do not follow sports with any dedication.  Aside from writing, I love to read, to take walks, and to visit museums and art galleries.  I wish I was more creative than I am.  I have a great imagination and some skill with words, but sadly little talent on the visual or musical sides.  I recently have become more interested in my appearance which has led to an addiction to beauty blogs on YouTube.  Summer and early fall are my favorite times of year because I love the warm weather, all the picnics, and area festivals that come with it.  I dislike snow which was a big factor in my decision to move south of PA, and I hope someday to go even further.  The thing I like the least about myself is my anxiety which can often keep me from pursuing personal and professional goals.

So who is Ella J Cee on a family level?  I am the older of two girls.  My sister is three years younger than me.  We did not get along very well growing up, but we are great friends as adults.  Both my parents are living and in reasonably good health.  I have always been a Daddy’s girl.  My relationship with my mother is rockier, though improved with age and distance.  My mother’s side of the family loves to get together, and therefore I am much closer to them than my father’s.  Most of my family (including my parents and my sister) still reside in the Pittsburgh area.  I miss them, especially around holidays.  I have been married to my husband for almost two years.  Our relationship is mostly good, but there are some moments when I wish I was just not married to anyone.  I am the stepmother to a six year old boy, who is adorable one moment and drives me crazy the next.  The relationship with his bio-mother is civil but not particularly friendly, and I am grateful for that.  I have no children of my own, but we are currently trying for one (I hope it is a girl).

And finally who is Ella J Cee on a professional level?  I am an accountant.  I have my Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from a small liberal arts college in PA.  I have my Master of Business Administration with a General Business concentration from a public university in VA.  I have spent my entire career in the accounting field.  I did a year and a half in a public accounting firm, focusing on small business financial statements and tax returns.  Then, I moved to general ledger accounting and financial reporting in the corporate sector.  I recently was promoted to a supervisor position, and I am not sure I am transitioning very well.  I often find myself very unhappy with my position and my company.  I think a change is needed, but I question whether I want to switch positions, companies, or careers.  My next logical step in the accounting field would be to get a Certified Public Accountant license.  I am also considering future application to a PhD program and transitioning to the academic side.  And yet, there are times when I think maybe I should not be an accountant at all.

So there is a bit of randomness about myself.  I hope to get to know you better as we go.  See you next week!