BLOG | Mobilityware https://www.mobilityware.com/blog/ Play Solitaire Online for Free Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:54:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.mobilityware.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/favicon-96x96-1.png BLOG | Mobilityware https://www.mobilityware.com/blog/ 32 32 National Hispanic Heritage Month Recipes- Buñuelos https://www.mobilityware.com/national-hispanic-heritage-month-recipes-bunuelos/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 01:00:01 +0000 https://www.mobilityware.com/?p=2195 As our celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, we bring you one final dish from Project … Continued

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]]> As our celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, we bring you one final dish from Project Coordinator Melissa Manzo. Melissa shared her Grandmother’s recipe for buñuelos, a delectable dessert that’s the perfect ending to any meal.

                                                                                                                       

Nana’s Buñuelos
Servings: 15 buñuelos
Total Time: Approximately 1 hr

 

Ingredients:
Preparation:
    • 2 cups all purpose flour (250 grams) + ½ cup to extend the disks.
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon table salt
    • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, margarine or vegetable shortening (45 grams) at room temperature
    • 2 Tablespoons sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup hot water
    • canola or vegetable oil to fry
    • cinnamon sugar (4 tablespoons sugar + 1 ground cinnamon)

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Notes

      • If you pre-cook them on a hot skillet or comal first they’re easier to place in the hot oil for frying.
        Make sure the oil is very hot to fry the dough. If it’s not hot enough, the dough will absorb more oil than necessary.
      • Fry one buñuelo at the time to keep an eye on it easily. They cook quickly and you don’t want to burn them. Carefully remove them with tongs or two spatulas.
      • Always sprinkle them with cinnamon sugar while they’re still warm. It’ll settle on the buñuelos better than if cold.
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon and mix to integrate.
  2. Add the butter to the flour mixture and combine with your fingers until the mixture comes is crumbly.
  3. Add the sugar, vanilla extract and water. Using your clean hands, mix well, until all dry ingredients are incorporated and the dough begins to come together.
  4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for 5-6 minutes until the dough is nice and smooth. Place the dough back into the large bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and allow to rest for at least 15 minutes before proceeding.
  5. Form the dough into 14 to 15 equal in size balls, then roll into a smooth ball.
  6. On a clean surface, roll each dough ball piece into a rough circle, about 6-7 inches in diameter, until thin and almost transparent. To prevent the disk sticking to the rolling pin, keep the work surface and rolling pin lightly floured.
  7. On a hot skillet, pre-cook the disks for about 10 seconds each side. Set aside and get ready to fry them.
  8. Heat oil to 350ºF (175ºC) in a deep frying pan. About 1 inch high.
  9. When the oil is hot, carefully place each rolled dough into the hot oil. Fry until both sides are golden brown. Note: Use a spatula to flatten the center as you cook them. This will help for them to stay flat.
  10. Remove the fried buñuelos and let them drain on paper towels. While still warm, coat them in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
  11. Store in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic bags.

 

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]]> National Hispanic Heritage Month Recipes- Chicken Tinga Tacos https://www.mobilityware.com/national-hispanic-heritage-month-recipes-chicken-tinga-tacos/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:37:26 +0000 https://www.mobilityware.com/?p=2158 As National Hispanic Heritage Month continues, we bring you another recipe from one of our MobilityWare team members. Follow the … Continued

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]]> As National Hispanic Heritage Month continues, we bring you another recipe from one of our MobilityWare team members. Follow the instructions below to create your own chicken tinga tacos, courtesy of Associate Producer Samuel Santillan.

                                                                                                                       

Stella and Richard’s Chicken Tinga Tacos
Servings: 8
Total Time: Approximately 45 mins-1 hr

 

Ingredients:
Preparation:
  • One grocery store roasted chicken
  • One large white onion, finely chopped
  • Four cloves of garlic, minced
  • One medium can of red enchilada sauce
  • One medium can of diced tomatoes
  • One can of chicken broth
  • One can’s worth of water
  • 1/4 Cup canola oil
  • 2tbsp grated cotija cheese
  • Flour or Corn tortillas, street-taco size
  • Cilantro, limes for garnish (optional)

 

 

Note: Dilute the sauce to suit your taste. My Abuela likes it extra strong and spicy! Leftover chicken can be frozen with the remaining liquid in gallon-sized bags and used for breakfast with eggs, lunch quesadillas, or another round of delicious tacos
  1. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces
  2. Heat the canola oil in a large pot over medium
  3. Add the onion and sauté until it is soft and fragrant (save some onion for garnish)
  4. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly
  5. Add the chicken, chicken broth, tomatoes, and enchilada sauce to the pot
  6. Fill the chicken broth can with tap water and add it to the pot
  7. Stir to combine ingredients
  8. Simmer the mixture for 20-25 minutes until the sauce becomes thick, stirring occasionally
  9. Scoop the finished chicken with a slotted spoon, allowing the juice to pour back into the pot
  10. Serve in warm flour or corn tortillas with onion and cilantro for garnish and a sprinkle of cotija cheese

 

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]]> National Hispanic Heritage Month Recipes- Pozole https://www.mobilityware.com/national-hispanic-heritage-month-recipes-pozole/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:15:58 +0000 https://www.mobilityware.com/?p=2040 Some of our team members have shared their favorite family recipes for National Hispanic Heritage Month. Try Administrative Assistant Claudia … Continued

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]]> Some of our team members have shared their favorite family recipes for National Hispanic Heritage Month. Try Administrative Assistant Claudia Avitabile’s homemade pozole for a tasty and hearty meal.

                                                                                                                       

Grand Mama Roca’s Pozole
Servings: 12
Total Time: Approximately 2-2 1/2 hrs

 

Ingredients:
Preparation:
  • 1 pork roast (3-5 lbs) trimmed (or a Boston Butt Pork Shoulder)
  • 2 cups chopped onion
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 ½ cup chopped roasted Anaheim Chiles (can or fresh)
  • 2 tbls New Mexico chile powder
  • 2 tsp ground coriander seeds
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 2-3 cans 29 oz white hominy, drained
  • 2-3 cans 14 ½ oz fat-free, less sodium chicken broth (29 or 43.5 oz)
  • 2-3 cans 14 ¼ oz low-salt beef broth
  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium high heat.
  • Add pork and cook 2 mins on each side or until browned.
  • Add onion and garlic; sauté 2 mins.
  • Stir in chiles and next 8 ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 ½-2 hours or until pork is tender.
  • Remove pork from pot; chop pork; return to pot.
  • Suggested Toppings:
    • Crushed tortilla chips
    • Radishes – thinly sliced
    • Chopped cilantro
    • Lime wedges

 

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]]> National Hispanic Heritage Month Recipes- Gorditas de Azucar https://www.mobilityware.com/national-hispanic-heritage-month-recipes-gorditas-de-azucar/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:18:37 +0000 https://www.mobilityware.com/?p=2029 In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month our team members have shared their favorite Latin American recipes. Producer I Korina … Continued

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]]> In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month our team members have shared their favorite Latin American recipes. Producer I Korina Leal Gonzalez brings us our first delicacy, her Grandmother’s delicious Gordita’s de Azucar.

 

Grandmother’s Gorditas de Azucar
 
Servings: Approximately 30 cookie sized gorditas
Total Time:  Approximately 1 hr
Ingredients:
  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 3/4 cups of sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup of unsalted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup of warm milk
 

Fresh gorditas made by Korina and her Mother
Preparation:
  • Mix flour, salt, baking powder, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until fully combined.
  • Add the butter using your hands, gradually incorporating the ingredients until you get a crumbly texture. Then, add the egg and slowly pour in the warm milk, mixing continuously for at least 10 minutes or until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous dough. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Once the dough has rested, form small balls (lime size), and keep them covered with plastic wrap to prevent drying out.
  • Heat a griddle over high heat. Once it’s hot enough, lower the temperature. Shape the gorditas with a tortilla press or a roller. Place the gorditas directly on the griddle and cook each side for 4 minutes, allowing them to brown gradually. Be sure to monitor the temperature. Repeat until you’ve used up all the dough.
  • Let them cool and serve with butter or jam

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]]> What Does Pride Mean To You? https://www.mobilityware.com/what-does-pride-mean-to-you/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:28:20 +0000 https://www.mobilityware.com/?p=1926 In honor of Pride Month, we asked some of our MobilityWare team members to share what pride means to them. … Continued

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In honor of Pride Month, we asked some of our MobilityWare team members to share what pride means to them.

Read on to learn more.
“Pride, to me, means celebrating and honoring who I am without fear or shame. It represents a sense of self-respect and confidence in my identity, as well as a commitment to supporting and uplifting others in their own journeys. Pride is about embracing diversity, fostering inclusivity, and advocating for equality.”
– Stacey Nava
AdTech Product Manager

 

“Pride to me is living in celebration of what makes us all unique as people: our common humanity, kindness, and self-expression. It also means being there to support others in their quest to be the best versions of themselves and at what they do.”
– Raf Minero
Game Producer I

 

“As an ally, Pride means embracing others for who they are. It is about being proud of who you are and accepting what makes others different from you. Being an ally means educating yourself and advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community.”
– Jami Schomaker
Sr. Product Marketing Manager

 

“Pride for me is a time of remembering the queer lives that have been lost and standing up for our right to exist without shame or fear. I don’t take for granted the struggles from the past that allow me to love freely today.”
– Jess Burg
Graphic Designer

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]]> Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month with MobilityWare https://www.mobilityware.com/asian-american-and-native-hawaiian-pacific-islander-heritage-month-with-mobilityware/ Tue, 14 May 2024 16:59:06 +0000 https://www.mobilityware.com/?p=1871 In celebration of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we asked some of our MobilityWare team members … Continued

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In celebration of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we asked some of our MobilityWare team members to share how their heritage has shaped the person they are today.

 

“I am the youngest of three children, born to immigrant parents who escaped Vietnam during the war. I was the only one of my siblings to be born in the States so my mother was vigilant in teaching me the importance of staying connected to my Vietnamese heritage. She was insistent that I learn and continue to speak Vietnamese in our home.
The lessons my mother taught me about embracing my Vietnamese heritage, so I can continue to celebrate our rich cultural traditions, have shaped every aspect of my life. It is an important value that I hope to instill in my own family.”
– Sandy Nguyen: Associate Recruiter
 

Sandy Nguyen (right) with her mother

 

“Korean culture and heritage, like many others, is rich in traditions and values. Some of these principles even impact my interactions and activities at work. Koreans are well known for our hospitality, social gatherings, and profound sense of community. It’s no wonder why I lead multiple service/support oriented teams and host a monthly poker night and AWS meetup group. I’m honored to be the grandson of an Intangible Cultural Treasure of Korea. My grandfather’s life in traditional dance and music embodied the strength of our history through discipline and artistry. I feel I have a responsibility to preserve and honor our cultural practices, bridging past traditions with contemporary life and my community. I know my heritage shapes not only my personal approach to my work but how I perceive the world, continuing a legacy of cultural richness and communal bonds.”
– Lance Kim: Sr. Director, Technical Operations

Lance Kim’s Grandfather, Kim Ch’on-hung

 

“Growing up in a Vietnamese American household I was taught the value and importance of family. I learned to think of others before myself, which has helped me become a kind and empathetic person, something I strive to be every day. Additionally, by learning more about Vietnamese culture and tradition this has allowed me to have deeper respect and appreciation for other cultures as well.”
– Amanda Nguyen: Specialist, Social and Digital Content

Amanda Nguyen (second from right) with her family

 

“My Japanese heritage has made me the person I am today. My work ethic, resilience, and prioritization of family stems from my parents. After their internment during World War II, they built a life for myself and my four siblings centered around family. We were taught from a young age about the importance of our Japanese culture and holidays. I made sure to pass these traditions on to my children and in-turn, my grandchildren. For me family has always come first and I hope that, through the spirit of generosity that I inherited from my parents, that I have lived a life that honors their teachings. My aspiration is to continue to impart these lessons to my family, friends, and community, ensuring that our heritage lives on for generations to come.”
– Carrie Collins: Administrative Assistant

Carrie Collins (second from left) with her family

 

“My AAPI heritage has deeply influenced the person I am today. With my mother immigrating from Hong Kong at the age of 14 and my stepfather from Taiwan at 12, I am constantly reminded of the sacrifices my grandparents and parents made to provide us with a future filled with opportunities. Rooted in Chinese culture, values like focus, discipline, and respect have been instilled in me since childhood. As I celebrate our heritage with family recipes like Mantou (steam bread buns) and my grandmother’s sticky rice dumplings, Zong zi, I pass down traditions to my children, connecting them to their roots. Through these cultural experiences, I’ve learned to appreciate the rich diversity present in the United States, fostering an understanding and respect for different cultures worldwide. My AAPI heritage serves as a guiding force, shaping my identity and worldview, and reminding me of the importance of embracing diversity and unity in our society.”
– David Fay: VP of Product- Games

MobilityWare VP of Product- Games

 

My family’s heritage from Taiwan has shaped who I am today. From regularly celebrating yearly traditions such as Mid-Autumn/Moon Festival and Chinese New Year to indulging in specialty cuisines such as boba, soup dumplings, and sticky rice. These cultures and values are important that I get to also share with my son.”
– Larry Hsieh: Principal Product Manager

Larry Hsieh (back row, right) at Hsi Lai Temple with his family

 

“Growing up, I blended the community-focused values of my Chinese background with the individualistic beliefs of American culture. This mix taught me the importance of both personal ambition and social unity. The emphasis on independence in American culture has fueled my personal ambition, driving me to strive for success, all while valuing the relationships I’ve built along the way. Additionally, the culinary aspects of both cultures have fueled my passion for exploring new foods, making me an enthusiastic foodie. Overall, I’d say my heritage has made me a more connected, resourceful, and hungry individual.”
– Kevin Toh: Associate Site Reliability Engineer

Kevin Toh (second from left) and his wife (second from right) with his parents

 

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]]> Celebrating International Women’s Day with MobilityWare https://www.mobilityware.com/celebrating-international-womens-day-with-mobilityware/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:05:28 +0000 https://www.mobilityware.com/?p=1777 In celebration of International Women’s Day, we spoke with some of our MobilityWare team members about this year’s theme of … Continued

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In celebration of International Women’s Day, we spoke with some of our MobilityWare team members about this year’s theme of Inspire Inclusion. Find out how the company has made them feel both included and empowered.

 

Jessica Rickey: Employee Engagement Specialist
“MobilityWare and my manager, Jill Wilder, have always been supportive of my career growth. I came to MobilityWare with zero experience in gaming, but they believed in what I could bring to the HR team, I am grateful for their risk-taking. My manager is proactive in taking time to ask me about where I see my career growing and she supports the steps it will take to get there. I feel grateful to work at a company that has always believed in me and allowed me to try new things, be creative, make mistakes, and learn from them. It is also wonderful to see so many successful women at MobilityWare and work for a company that values and respects everyone, no matter their background.”

 

Melissa Manzo: Project Coordinator
“What initially attracted me to MobilityWare was the opportunity to work for a gaming company that featured a lot of women in executive positions. I am thankful to these  women for becoming my mentors, creating an environment where my voice is heard and valued. Every day, I am inspired by my colleagues to take my career to new heights.”

 

Tenecia Harvey: AdTech Product Manager
“I’m grateful that Mobilityware celebrates and empowers women. On Women’s International Day, I reflect on the wonderful support I’ve experienced working with so many talented women. Our diverse voices and contributions make our teams stronger, fostering a workplace that thrives on equality through inclusion, and inspired support. “

 

Laura Cox: Events Office Coordinator
“In the 7 years I’ve been at MobilityWare, I’ve had the privilege to welcome a whole new group of strong, capable women to the company. Our Senior Leadership has gone to great lengths to prioritize inclusion for all team members, ensuring that our core value of Be Empowered is at the center of everything we do as a company. I can’t thank MobilityWare enough for always making me feel seen and appreciated.”

 

Carrie Collins: Administrative Assistant
“I have been a part of Mobilityware for over 30 years and while the company has grown and evolved, one constant has been how ownership and management has prioritized creating a supportive and inclusive environment in which all team members are empowered regardless of gender or background. On a personal level, as my family has grown MobilityWare has provided me with the professional flexibility to pursue both a rewarding career and the opportunity to be a mother who is present in her children’s (and now grandchildren’s) lives.
Now that I am near retirement, I am thrilled to see MobilityWare continue to support, encourage, and inspire employees to reach their career goals the same way they have done for me.  The result is a workplace where all employees are valued and respected.”

 

Nicole Mieliwocki: Sr. Executive Assistant
“When I first interviewed at MobilityWare I was thrilled to find a company that is lead by such strong and inspiring women, especially in the games industry. In my time here I’ve truly enjoyed working with so many talented women, finding a plethora of both creative collaborators and mentors. They’ve encouraged me to believe in myself and my abilities, helping me embark on a career that I find both rewarding and challenging.”

 

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]]> Employee Spotlight: Justin Riccardo https://www.mobilityware.com/employee-spotlight-justin-riccardo/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:00:11 +0000 https://www.mobilityware.com/?p=1710   Welcome to MobilityWare’s Employee Spotlight, where we sit down with our talented team members to find out what it … Continued

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Welcome to MobilityWare’s Employee Spotlight, where we sit down with our talented team members to find out what it takes to create some of mobile gaming’s most popular and enduring titles. Recently we sat down with Software Engineer II Justin Riccardo to ask him about the innovative work he’s doing to help keep our competitive card games fresh for dedicated fans.

 

1) What motivated you to pursue a career in gaming? How did you begin working in the industry?

When I was in high school, I started to learn about programming and discovered it was something I really enjoyed doing. After I graduated from high school, I attended DigiPen Institute of Technology where I learned the ins and outs of game development. Out of all of the assignments I had at DigiPen, my favorite was always our student game projects. While working on my first mobile game senior year, I discovered that mobile gaming was something I was passionate about. From those experiences, I knew game development was something I wanted to pursue. After graduating from college, I was working on casino slot games where I learned how to develop a game in a professional environment with a more experienced and robust team of gaming professionals.

 

2) What is your job at MobilityWare? How would you describe your role?

My role is client-side engineering for our competitive card titles. Some of my day-to-day responsibilities include helping brainstorm new feature ideas, planning the software architecture for features we are assigned, and working with the team to ensure we meet project deadlines. We get to work on multiple titles in our competitive cards suite which helps keep our work fresh and engaging. In this role, we are able to work with our design team to help plan new and existing features while also finding innovative ways to implement them. Every 2 weeks, we have a sprint review where we talk about how the sprint went overall and give kudos to teammates who really excelled. One of my favorite aspects of working at Mobilityware is the team-building activities. Sometimes we will play Jackbox together as a team or participate in a virtual escape room. We have a fantastic team that is a joy to work with.

 

3) What game titles have you worked on at MobilityWare?

I have worked on both the mobile and Apple Arcade versions of Gin Rummy, Hearts, and Spades along with Spiderette, which is only available on mobile.

 

4) In speaking with Sr. Technical Director Greg McBride, we were told that you took the initiative to do some really innovative work on some of our card suite titles. Could you tell us about that? What motivated you to take on this task?

Absolutely! Earlier this year I was tasked with a new feature idea we were interested in implementing. We explored different types of emoji art styles and discovered this clay style of avatars we wanted to use. We wanted to implement a new system that could swap out assets in-game at runtime to change the look of the game for our players. These assets included offline avatars, emotes, and multiplayer avatars. The team was looking to see if we could also reduce the app size. I started looking at different components of the Unity engine and discovered AssetBundles were the perfect solution to this. This was my first time working with AssetBundles and it was fun being able to use them in this feature. We were able to use them to move our avatar and emote assets into bundles and reduce our overall app size.

This task was pretty challenging because it had to work with the existing assets while also ensuring it would be compatible with other card titles. It also needed to work with our league’s system and associated popups. We developed a method where it would swap asset styles with just the click of a button in the settings menu. AssetBundles provide a really easy way to swap out art styles. Behind the scenes, it’s loading and unloading different bundle types during a swap. It was really exciting to see the assets change in real time!

I was inspired to take on this new task by two of our core values: stay hungry and take ownership. I was eager to learn how AssetBundles worked and wanted to be the one to guide this exploration. After working with AssetBundles, I now understand how they help reduce memory usage while providing the flexibility to do cool things like swapping out textures dynamically. It’s really satisfying knowing players can now choose if they want to use the classic or modern style assets to customize their experience.

 

5) What do you like to do in your free time?

In my free time, I enjoy playing golf, hiking, and building Legos. I also enjoy taking road trips to the coast and running on the beach with my corgis.

 

[AssetBundles in action]

 

 

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]]> MobilityWare’s Favorite Lunar New Year Traditions https://www.mobilityware.com/mobilitywares-favorite-lunar-new-year-traditions/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:27:18 +0000 https://www.mobilityware.com/?p=1722     In honor of Lunar New Year, we asked some of our MobilityWare team members to share their favorite … Continued

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In honor of Lunar New Year, we asked some of our MobilityWare team members to share their favorite customs and traditions. Read on to find out how they celebrate the holiday.

 

“Chinese New Year is the most important festival in China and a time for family gatherings for Chinese people. My parents and I always visit my grandparents and eat reunion dinners with the whole family on New Year’s Eve. We then watch the New Year Gala together to count down for the Chinese New Year. On New Year’s Day, we put up decorations such as Door Couplets and the Upside-Down Fu Characters (A Chinese character for “Luck” – posting the character upside down means to “pour out” the good fortune) to express good wishes for the new year. In the following days, we just drop in at relatives’ and friends’ houses, bringing gifts, and greeting one another with ‘Happy New Year’.”

Lingyi Xu: Associate Product Manager

 

“For me, Lunar New Year is always a big celebration with family. It’s a time for me to come home to my parents and wish them good health and joy for the new year. My  Mom will have the house decorated with pots of chrysanthemum flowers and a plate of ‘Lucky Fruits’. We give red envelopes with ‘Lucky’ money to wish our loved ones prosperity. Celebrations will open with a Lion/Dragon dance, and we gather around and eat traditional foods. We then gather around and play a dice/ board game called ‘lac bau cua’ and gamble.”

Sandy Nguyen: Associate Recruiter

 

“On Lunar New Year, it’s tradition to receive red envelopes of money to bring good luck and good fortune in the New Year. It was always a highlight of the holiday for me as a child and now I am thrilled to continue this with my son.”

Larry Hsieh: Principal Product Manager

 

“My family celebrates Tết (Vietnamese New Year), we all gather at my grandma’s house for a huge feast. We eat traditional Vietnamese food like egg rolls, sticky rice, caramelized pork and egg, nuts, and candied fruits. It’s a wonderful time to hang out with family, eat, and sometimes we watch dragon dances and performances!”

Amanda Nguyen: Specialist, Social and Digital Content

 

“As a child growing up in Taiyuan City, a small city in the Shanxi Province, my favorite part of Lunar New Year were the fireworks. My family and I would celebrate with the rest of the community at large public gatherings and then set of our own at home so we could experience them up close. It was always such an amazing display, with fireworks of various shapes and sizes and even a few that would do these spectacular spins along the ground.”

Tina Feng: Software Engineer II

 

“In celebration of Lunar New Year I like to do a spring cleaning, fix up paper-cuts on windows and folk paintings on walls, display couplets on doors, and hang a big Chinese character LUCK (福) on the main entrance. On New Year’s Eve, my favorite activity is to sit around a table and play mahjong with light or candles on to keep vigil all night.”

Caleb Weng: Data Analyst II

 

“Growing up in China, Lunar New Year was always a special time of year. From making scrolls decorated with our hopes and dreams to exchanging red envelopes with money to bring prosperity in the new year, I have so many cherished memories of celebrating the holiday with my family. Now that I am living in the United States, I am so happy to have the opportunity to share these customs and traditions with the new friends I have made here.”

Winter Peng: User Acquisition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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]]> From Our Family To Yours, Happy Thanksgiving From MobilityWare https://www.mobilityware.com/from-our-family-to-yours-happy-thanksgiving-from-mobilityware/ https://www.mobilityware.com/from-our-family-to-yours-happy-thanksgiving-from-mobilityware/#respond Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:15:59 +0000 https://www.mobilityware.com/?p=1502 As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow, we asked some of our MobilityWare team members what they are most … Continued

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]]> As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow, we asked some of our MobilityWare team members what they are most thankful for. Read on to find out.

“I am thankful for my growing family. My new husband and I recently celebrated our one-year wedding anniversary and I am looking forward to our annual Thanksgiving traditions. We will be spending the beginning of the holiday camping in the desert before joining our extended, blended family for a huge Thanksgiving dinner. Every year our kids count the days to Thanksgiving;  celebrating the holiday with 30+ family members is a yearly highlight for all of us.”

– Jessika Crane: Human Resources Generalist

 

“I’m thankful to my fiancé for being in my life, and our dogs for making life just a little funnier each and every day. Of course, I’m also thankful for having great friends and great family, and lastly, I can’t forget about great food!”

– Austin Easler: Associate Performance Marketing Manager

 

“The health challenges our family has faced during the last couple of months, strengthened our love for each other and our gratitude for our family and friends for their love and support. I’m thankful to be able to celebrate 45 years of love and laughter together. Wishing you all a blessed holiday season and a Happy Thanksgiving.”

– Carrie Collins: Administrative Assistant

 

“I am grateful every day for the love and support of my wife and I am thankful to be able to spend our first Thanksgiving together as a married couple. I look forward to combining our family traditions and creating our own as we make a life together.”

– Josh Goldstein: Strategic Partnerships Manager

 

“I am thankful for many things this year. My husband, family and friends are always at the top of that list!”

– Jessica Rickey: Employee Engagement Specialist

 

“I’m most thankful for the health of my little bowl of fruit family, and for the laughs we have together”

– Jami Schomaker: Performance Marketing Manager

 

“This year has been a rollercoaster with a lot of unexpected surprises. Celebrating in our Mountain Cabin has become a fall family tradition. I’m thankful for my family and getting to work with all my old friends again!”

– Orian Livnat: Associate Director of Product

 

“As you can see by this picture, I am most grateful for my family.  This is our annual Thanksgiving get-together in Tucson, AZ which has been going on for over 50 years!”

– Claudia Avitabile: Administrative Assistant

 

“I am grateful for my blended family and the home we have created together. The love, laughter, and support I receive every day are the greatest gifts I could have ever asked for.

I am grateful for my friends, old and new, who love me even when I’m not at my best and who are always right next to me to celebrate my happiness.

I am grateful for this new chapter in my life at MobilityWare and all the people who have warmly welcomed me to the team. The opportunity to work with such caring and passionate people who encourage each other to grow is unique and I feel blessed to be a part of it.”

– Nicole Mieliwocki: Sr. Executive Assistant

 

 

“Whether it’s immediate, extended or chosen family, it truly takes a village and I am beyond grateful to have their support and love.”
– Michelle Eap: Senior Artist

 

 

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