Florinda Obie:  

Life Shortly after marrying in 1992, Larry & I moved from Salinas to San Francisco. In 1997 we moved to Arizona from Georgia with our 3 children. I enjoy living here most of the year, except for the months of July and August. (Didn't think we would still be here though) We have been married since 1992 & after only one date. Yes, one date & three months later, married. What can I say I knew what I had been waiting for & Larry was the one. We have three precocious and gloriously joyful children, Zabryna - 14 yrs, Zachariah - 13yrs, & Lorenzo - 11yrs. Life has been filled with cross country moves (my husband was in the military); ups, downs and merry go-rounds. I continued my education, earning an AA, BA then and MBA. I am so burned out! Can't stand to look at textbooks these days. Worked it hard - the education, work, kids, husband in a tightly compressed schedule - take it from me women cannot do it all without something giving. LOL, fortunately it was school and not anything more serious. :) Been working the non-profit field for several years and truly enjoy it. Recently worked for the Girl Scouts - whoever said diversity was welcome hasn...Expand for more