About

I have been married to an amazing man, Richard Villa, for 25 years! He is my best friend. He makes me laugh. He knows me better than anyone else. He knows what makes me tick and he knows what drives me insane. He is patient. He is smart and a very wise business man and he works hard to provide for our family. He encourages me to do the things that I want to do (like go back to school). He loves me for me! I am so blessed.

I have two unbelievable daughters and most recently a son-in-law who have shown me the bright side of young people today. They have shown me the rewards of parenting. They make me laugh. They encourage me in my academic pursuits but tease me for being an overachiever. They love to be together as a family, which is so important to me. I am so blessed.

I have a group of close, close friends who I consider my family…the “committee” walks beside me (and my family) in all that we do. We have been through so much together during the past 20 years and will go through so much more in the years to come but somehow life is easier when you walk as a “pack”. I am so blessed.

I learn more about myself all the time and I have learned to love myself for who I am (the way the people in my life do) and here is what I know…I am passionate about many things especially young people. I am smart. I am a great student and love to learn. I am a leader. I am sensitive. I can make things happen. I am an encourager. I am an overachiever. I love photos. I love Christmas. I love MLB. I love Santa Barbara. I love visits from my great-neices. I love to write. I love holiday traditions. I love to sing. I love people. I love Jesus. I love my family.  I love my dog. I love the beach.

I don’t like Chinese food. I hate it when people smack their food, chew their ice and pop their gum. I hate the NBA. I don’t like reality shows. I hate divorce when children are involved. I don’t like the way some coaches treat kids. I don’t like an education system that doesn’t allow for learning differences. I hate that pets die. I hate cancer. I hate homelessness. I hate alcoholism. I hate Alzheimers disease. I hate panic attacks.

I have overcome many things…My fear of flying. My fear of traveling abroad. My fear of dogs. Panic attacks.

I look forward to…graduating from college. Getting my PhD. Being a grandmother. Having another son-in-law. Traveling to places I have never been: New York City, Washington DC, Italy. Returning to places I have been before: Napa and Hawaii.

I love my life and could not have ever imagined it would be like this. I am grateful for everything that God has given me and I strive to use it the best way that I can.