Saturday, September 11, 2010

What I Received In Mail Today...


This is not design related, but I just want to share with you because it is a HUGE deal, at least for me. Today, on the anniversary of 9/11, I received my green card in the mail! After being in America for 12 years (3 years of studying and 9 years of working), I finally got real freedom, freedom that most people take for granted. It was a long journey... and it wasn't easy. I am so excited and and so grateful, for I'm finally an official part of this country. Next step: citizenship in 5 years.

I haven't seen most of my family for more than 11 years because traveling is just a big hassle (and risk) for me. Now I think I might have a travel to plan in the near future. :)

19 comments:

Mollie said...

I do believe that you make this country better...Congratulations!

Dawn said...

THAT IS SO AWESOME FLORA! Good for you!!!

Mickey Quinn said...

Wow, congrats! I've heard it's very difficult to get the card!

bob kolar said...

Yay Flora!! Thanks for making our little country a better place. - bob

Melissa G said...

Congratulations Flora!

Miss J said...

Congratulations Flora! That is a very HUGE deal - so glad you are here in the USA! Yay!

Unknown said...

Awesome Flora! Congratulations!
什麼時候要回台灣?
我今年也準備要申請公民了:)

Saioa said...

Congratulations! :)

Irit said...

Congratulations! :-D

Jannie aka Chickengirl said...

hooray! Congratulations!

emily b said...

woo hoo! congratulations!

RetRomantic said...

Congratulation! I know just how you feel.. Been there - done that...and stil after 15 years in US didn't get a chance to go back.. My father is just visiting these days . We didn't see each other in 12 years.

Tamara Henderson said...

Congratulations!!

lisa stubbs said...

Brilliant! big congrats!!:)

liset said...

First time here.. but what a great blog! And of course, so much congrats for you! I can only imagine how happy you are!

Anonymous said...

So exciting, I remember when I got my green card and I could go home ( UK) for christmas.....
I love your work

Angela Matteson said...

Congrats Flora! I'm so happy for you!

zime said...

Congrats Flora!! I'm so happy for you! XO

FRIZZ said...

that is a big deal!! Congrats. You are a great addition to the USA!!