Ronald Gutierrez:  

I hope that people would remember my laughter and just how much fun it was and how much fun we had. I am still laughing. I always wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a good idea. As it turns out, they were wrong and so was I. I blow off steam by being by myself and meditating. My favorite way to relax is to drive up the coast to spend a few days at Morro Bay or Pismo Beach. The wildest thing that I ever did at school had to be just hanging out with Carol Mills...we did some crazy things for sure! If I'm going to work somewhere, I need to have coffee, a peaceful environment, and positive people to be able to deal with the day-to-day. My hero is my mother who is a survivor and who taught me how to be a survivor despite the odds. My inspiration comes from all of the many friends who have been a part of my life, past and present. I have lived in Ventura County all of my life with no regrets. This is home. The one person from my past who I'...Expand for more