If you have never lived in a foreign country, and never had to deal with visas, consider yourself quite lucky. Thousands of people deal with immigration issues like this on a daily basis in the States, but as Americans, we never think about these people and the stress they face dealing with residency problems. As the immigration problems persist, and more and more people try to enter the US borders on a daily basis, it's interesting to think that I'm the crazy one who is going against the traffic and in the opposite direction. I'm legally allowed to enter whenever I want, yet somehow, I'm doing everything possible so that I don't have to go back.
If you would have told me one year ago that right now I'd be fighting to stay in Taiwan, I would have laughed in your face. Taiwan was the last place I wanted to be. It reminded me of tough times and tough situations. But I've learned that I can't blame Taiwan, and in fact, Taiwan has been a positive experience. It has given me the tools (and some would say the kick in the ass) needed to become a better and stronger person.
Interestingly enough, I may be returning to the States real soon (per my father's suggestion). It would not only temporarily solve my visa issues, but also give me some to time to briefly check out the US job market while recharging my batteries. And it would be awesome to see my family again and eat home-cooked meals. But my hopes are still set on Asia, so this would only be a temporary vacation of sorts. Just an option I am considering.
Today, I'm taking it easy. I did a lot of work this morning and now I'm enjoying a bloody mary just for the hell of it. And if it doesn't rain, I have plans to take Catherine to the park. And tonight, a networking event.
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