Me not being able to get legal isnt really a money issue. Basically its a wait till they get to your number type deal. I was brought to this country when I was 5 years old, my mom applied for me to get legal in '95, I got my acceptance letter with a priority date of August of '98 which means basically I was approved for residential status because my mother is a resident, but because of course there are so many people trying to get into this country, they are still working on cases with a priority dates in '91. They have been working on cases from '91 for hell, 9 years. Everytime theres a natural disaster, civil unrest, wars, famine, the government works to help some of these people out by granting them asylum and visas to come to this country and work, so everyone else gets pushed back even further. I've been waiting for almost 20 years now. Because I am over 21, the category changes since my mother is ony a resident, not a citizen. I basically have three options. One, remain unmarried and wait however long till they get to me which could be another 20 years for all I know, that is IF my mother finds it in her good graces to follow through, which she's evil enough to not do. She basically lorded the fact that she has the power to not help us get legal. yes, she is that much of a bitch, her own two only children. Two, I get married to a citizen, put in a new app for legalization and do it that way, which I'm not sure I'm willing to do. I dont want to be married, under any circumstances, especially those. The last option would be to return to Mexico, and thats just.. why, thats just not an option really. so, I guess I will just wait, and hope for BSIS to get their shit moving and get to me, and hope to Goddess my mother is still alive and isnt a total bitch like shes notorious for, or wait for my best friend to get her shit together and move to Canadia eh? I CANNOT simply CANNOT, WILL NOT go back to mexico. youd have to physically drag me, cause I aint going willingly.. LOL
So, I think this is how its gonna go down, Ima stop being so dang wasteful, save my money, even if it means I have to cut back on my weed allowance. I will look for another job starting now since I want a good paying, close to where I live, preferrably non-menial job. I have no problem getting down to work, but I am not some uneducated illiterate non-english speaking mexican. I dont wanna be a dishwasher in a chinese buffet in little mexico!!! I have a high school diploma, I obviously have the english language mastered, I am very smart, and I just dont think I can be all I can be in the back of a restaurant, unless I was doing the cooking ( which I would LOVE) yeah, so im gonna stay for as long as possible, if I havent found a job before she passes or goes into a home, I will have plenty of more time to concentrate on finding a job and not lose my house Goddess willing. If I find a job before then, and cant be put off till she passes or whatever, I will have to leave. I dont think it should be a problem to find a job since I have 3 excellent refrences, well, 4 with this one, but you never know. Theres alot of elderly people who cant afford to go through agencies and since I have 5 years experience, if there are jobs available, im sure damn near anyone would hire me, but the problem is there arent many out there. I have prefferences obviously. Id like to work In the city, preferably an In and out type arrangement, but have no problem being a live in as long as I have my own room. I have no children, no boyfriend/ husband to tie me down or hold me back so i can stay away for weeks at a time without a problem, I would just like not to. i really really wanna go back into an office setting.. that was loads of fun. I have never been drug tested since I dont look like I smoke, and I guess most people look for the stereotypical druggie traits which I dont have or hide very well. thats not really a concern. yeah, I smoke like its going outta style, but im still responsible. I just want what I want and to be paid accordingly. I've been incredibly lucky in finding people to work for who appreciate that I go the extra mile to make things easier on them, and do a good job. I've also been lucky enought make some serious money, even though I havent been smart enough to save any of it. First it was my mother demanding money, then my drug habits, then drinking habits, then my spending habits, now bills, bills, bills. I dunno, im sure thing will turn out for the best. they always seem to. Thank yall for the good wishes and support, and I guess we will just have to see what happens. Now its time for Hilder's wake N bake session and I needs my moosic player.. later- Hilder