It's been 15 years.....

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Los Angeles, August 19, 1996 - Somehow I had the feeling that trip was going to last more than a couple of months.... It's now been 15 years.... 15 years of amazing, unforgettable experiences, 15 years that this country has been my home.... Wow, what a trip - literally! What a Lucky girl I am - I citizen of two AMAZING countries - Brasil and United States!! Thanks for being a great, great home for this last decade and half US of A!!
 

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It's so wonderful to read of someone becoming an American Citizen and loving it. Congrats on your dual citizenship, and I'm glad you're here.
 

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Well bless your heart! That is so sweet! We're glad to have you here.
 

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Time flies, doesn't it?!? I've been living in the States for over 21 years now...it's mindboggeling! Congrats on your anniversary
 

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Congratulations on all your accomplishments!!


In a few weeks it will be my BF's 10th anniversary of arriving at LAX from England with 2 suitcases- one of which we just threw in the trash this week because it finally broke beyond repair.
 
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Originally Posted by CarolPetunia

Aw! Glad you became an American!
Thank you
The day I became an American Citizen was one of the most special days of my life
I worked very hard for it, and wanted very very much to become one... I am very proud to be an American, as I am proud to be Brazilian -I truly love this country, with all my heart - it is the country I chose to love, live and to be my home


Originally Posted by jcat

Congratulations! It's great that you've been able to adopt your new new homeland so readily.
Thanks Tricia... Not so readily
But thank you! I look back and I say, whew! I would never do it again! I have been through heaven and hell, but it has all been part of an amazing experience that I will cherish forever. It is not easy to immigrate alone at 22, to another country, without speaking the language.... Even when you don't think you are immigrating, when you don't plan to (those were not my initial plans) - but again.... 22yr olds don't really thing about all that stuff do they?


Originally Posted by resqchick

It's so wonderful to read of someone becoming an American Citizen and loving it. Congrats on your dual citizenship, and I'm glad you're here.
Oh, yeah, I LOVE IT - America is my home, and I am proud to be one. I love it here.....

Originally Posted by libby74

Well bless your heart! That is so sweet! We're glad to have you here.
thank you....

Originally Posted by MiLu

Time flies, doesn't it?!? I've been living in the States for over 21 years now...it's mindboggeling! Congrats on your anniversary
SO flies!!!! It feels like yesterday!!!!! Thank goodness it is today though!


Originally Posted by BlueRexBear

That is awesome! We are glad you came.
thanks!!!

Originally Posted by DarkMavis

Congratulations on all your accomplishments!!


In a few weeks it will be my BF's 10th anniversary of arriving at LAX from England with 2 suitcases- one of which we just threw in the trash this week because it finally broke beyond repair.
Thanks!!
Congrats to your boyfriends as well!!!!


Originally Posted by LDG

That's something to celebrate!
Thanks for choosing us!
Most of us just got lucky.
Thank you Laurie
 

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Congratulations on your anniversary and your citizenship, Carolina! We're fortunate to have you here.
 

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That's an amazing that you came here alone at 22, Carolina. Quite an accomplishment.
 

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Congratulations on your anniversary
It is wonderful to have you here, and lovely to read how much you enjoy it and worked hard for it
 
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