Yvonne Gooch:  

I always wanted to be a helper when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a great idea. As it turns out, they were right. I enjoy traveling abroad most of all but also being at home. Listening to music, gardening and walking my dog can be added to the list. Dining out and talking with friends is a favorite as well. I love classical music type music, concerts especially the summer/park BLUES. I was very low key in school the NUNS kept us in line for the most part. If I'm going to work somewhere, I need to have independence, flexiability, and fairness to be able to deal with the day-to-day. My mother is my hero she worked very hard to provide for me as I grew up. Mother instilled in me to believe in myself, no one owes me anything, God is my Savior and Lord, I have the capability to get an education to do whatever I desire. She would say, "God bless the child who has his own. My mother has and will always be my hero due to her daily encouragement and examples. I am who I am today through Mother's support and guidance. I have lived in several states over the years but my last 25 years has been in California. The military and family played a part in my moves. I don't think I have an obsession---I enjoy traveling,shopping, my dog---- I have matured and grown mentally but I am still much like I grow up. I had one close friend as a younger but have always been a loner. I am suprise I never re-married. If I could improve my ...Expand for more