Content, optimistic & retirement is just around the corner
Content, optimistic & retirement is just around the corner
Name: Manuel Gonzales Jr.
Age: 62
Family: Wife, Rachel, 60; six children — Manuel III, 39; Angela Hacker, 37; Andrae, 25; Erica, 24; Marc, 22; and Crystal, 20; and five grandchildren.
Career: Bakersfield College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services Counselor.
Q: What is your idea of perfect happiness?
A: “Happiness means being in good health, having a great family and having a great career that is satisfying and meaningful.”
Q: Which living person do you most admire?
A: “My wife, she’s easy going and well-liked by everyone. She’s a very creative person ... a good interior designer and wedding planner.”
Q: Which talent would you most like to have?
A: “The ability to play the guitar and a good singing voice to belt out some of my favorite rancheras.”
Q: What is your current state of mind?
A: “I’m very content with my life and optimistic about the future. I’m looking forward to retirement in a couple of years.”
Q: What is your greatest fear?
A: “I don’t dwell on negatives, but I dread the thought of one of my kids or grandkids becoming seriously ill or getting into an accident. Even though they’re adults now, as a parent you still worry about their health and safety.”
Age: 62
Family: Wife, Rachel, 60; six children — Manuel III, 39; Angela Hacker, 37; Andrae, 25; Erica, 24; Marc, 22; and Crystal, 20; and five grandchildren.
Career: Bakersfield College Extended Opportunity Programs and Services Counselor.
Q: What is your idea of perfect happiness?
A: “Happiness means being in good health, having a great family and having a great career that is satisfying and meaningful.”
Q: Which living person do you most admire?
A: “My wife, she’s easy going and well-liked by everyone. She’s a very creative person ... a good interior designer and wedding planner.”
Q: Which talent would you most like to have?
A: “The ability to play the guitar and a good singing voice to belt out some of my favorite rancheras.”
Q: What is your current state of mind?
A: “I’m very content with my life and optimistic about the future. I’m looking forward to retirement in a couple of years.”
Q: What is your greatest fear?
A: “I don’t dwell on negatives, but I dread the thought of one of my kids or grandkids becoming seriously ill or getting into an accident. Even though they’re adults now, as a parent you still worry about their health and safety.”
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