Author Archives: paulavillarreal

Part 1: What we love, let it shine!

Valentine’s season is in full swing. You can walk down any Walgreens aisle and see the many gifts that catch one’s eye. You can also pop into a local department store and see the beautiful red clothing set apart for easy Valentine’s outfit shopping. As you can see, this blog is about all things love.Continue reading “Part 1: What we love, let it shine!”

Look at What the Lord Has Done

The new year of 2023 is hours away. Is everyone excited or dreading the pressures of a new year’s expectations? I have celebrated over 40 years of being aware of the cause for celebration. Every year for me, brings the excitement of turning the page in life. It’s like a “reset” button. You have newContinue reading “Look at What the Lord Has Done”

Would you like to have a cup of coffee?

Lately, I have been craving human stimulation in the form of meaningful conversations.  I don’t know how your daily routine looks like.  But I would like to share a little bit of mine to understand the reason behind my opening sentence.  Needless to say, I am online quite a bit! I usually start my day checking myContinue reading “Would you like to have a cup of coffee?”

Mamma Mia

Mamma Mia Mother’s Day weekend is here. Y’all, may I be completely honest? I have about five rough drafts of blogs I’ve meant to put out and have not. The constraints of work and some dear losses in my life have put me in a dip of sorts. As this particular day, Mother’s Day comesContinue reading “Mamma Mia”

Signing on the dotted line

To start talking about signing, I have to go back in time to tell you how it all started. It has been a good two years that I have been speaking into a digital voice recorder and typing away editing at some of the most intimate thoughts in my head. If I had told youContinue reading “Signing on the dotted line”

A Declaration For 2022

Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening . . . depending on when you read this blog. This blog was written on New Year’s Day. As every new year approaches, I am sure you have some resolutions in your mind or maybe you took it a step further and wrote them down. Whichever the caseContinue reading “A Declaration For 2022”

Cooking for the first time on Thanksgiving Day

I must start by saying that I have a new and deep respect for every person who cooks for Thanksgiving Day. I never really knew all that it entailed. All the planning, buying, and extra things one must do to make that day happen is a huge undertaking. Not one person may complete the taskContinue reading “Cooking for the first time on Thanksgiving Day”

Dear Mom

Like any other holiday, Mother’s Day is one of the days we can all gather together and celebrate the woman who gave us life.  Not only that, but a few of us can also celebrate the gift of giving life.  Whichever it may be, I celebrate you today.  There is a mother in each and every one ofContinue reading “Dear Mom”

Unstuck

As many of you are aware, the majority of the year 2020 has kept most of us at home.  Working from home, eating from home, exercising from home, and the occasional trip to the grocery store.  At least that has been the case for me.  I was personally working from home as a school based occupational therapist sinceContinue reading “Unstuck”