Childhood
Cindy's has played soccer for over 10+ years. She is able to play these positions in a soccer match.
All but forward
(goalie, defender, and midfielder)
This fictional character was Cindy's first book crush due to his gentleness and faithfulness to the main female protagonist. He is often cited as the baker's boy.
Peeta Mellark
The paper origami shape that Cindy was obsessed with in high school.
Paper Cranes
These two students were the only friends that Cindy made at UC Berkeley. She also dormed with them!
Bani and Aurora
True or False: Cindy has her special education license.
False.
Cindy has two scars (on her face and wrist) that required stitches. They were caused by these two major accidents.
#1 = breaking a plate while washing dishes
#2 = being kicked in the face during a soccer match
The grade level that Cindy met her lifelong best friend Ashvir Toor.
Double Jeopardy: The school assignment that cemented their friendship.
5th grade
The Spanish IB exam is scored from 1-7. This is the score that Cindy received.
6
Cindy's major at UC Berkeley.
Comparative Literature
This is Cindy's current favorite musical and was her most listened album in 2025 on Spotify. It was created and produced by Puerto Rican who went to Notre Dame as part of his senior thesis.
Epic: The Musical
Cindy has a nervous tick that it was developed during childhood, so much so that her mother took her to the hospital.
pulling at the eyelashes
Cindy won her first writing award during a PTA Reflection competition in this grade level.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: The theme of the writing contest.
7th grade
The name of the boy who ran away from Cindy when she was going to ask him to Sadie Hawkins.
Giovanni Munoz
Cindy got into this hobby during COVID.
Embroidery and/or roller skating
Art Museum
Both Frida and Cindy played piano briefly. However, Cindy also decided to learn this instrument that is often associated with traditional Norteño/Tejano music.
The Accordion
The name of the sport that Cindy tried out in middle school, but did not make the team. She became the manager instead.
Double Jeopardy: Cindy cemented their friendship with this girl during these games, but later had a big falling out with.
Basketball.
The name of the coach that gave an award to Cindy every year of her high school career.
Sherman
Justin Rojas, Cindy's ex, was obsessed with this type of car. He eventually bought one.
Camaros
Cindy has taught several different books to 9th graders over the years. These books range from Shakespeare to YA romance. However, this author and this unit is her favorite to teach because she has taught for it 5 years consistently.
The Bluest Eye
Cindy's biggest childhood regret.
Not playing with Angie more or being nicer to her.
Cindy's favorite telenovela that she watched with her sister and mom at 8pm every night on Telemundo.
Amor Real
This song was Cindy's and Andrew's unofficial relationship song when they were together.
Photograph by Ed Sheeran
Cindy's favorite movie came out when she was 20. It won Best Picture.
Parasite
Name two of Cindy's writing pieces.
My Complicated Relationship with Uber Drivers
Another Hour Glass Shaped Lamp
Aiden and Eva
One October Night
Mother and I
Circles