The disappearing act

[LadyGodiva]

Hello everyone,

I know, I know... I've been gone awhile and I keep doing that. What a woman, huh? Can't keep quiet... or should I say, can't keep me in the kitchen for long :).

Well, there's been a lot going on in my life (for the nosey folks out there who just have to know) and I didn't have much spare time for the internet. It was hard!!! I had some really awful 'withdrawal' symptoms for days.

So the news is.... I'M A NEW AMERICAN... or should that be a 'born-again' American? How about a Wannabe American?

I became a citizen of your 'dear' country on February 25th. Been here 20 years and finally decided I wanted to stay :D .

Strange thing is that I never quite appreciated being here, to the extent that I should have, simply because I didn't come across the boarder, or didn't float into the harbour in Florida. We came here with some money, and were doing pretty well in the Caribbean. But hubby (sorry guys, there is a man in my life...I could shoot him sometimes though) wanted to stay here because of his job.

So,

from your new Citizen, who can vote this year,

I remain,

Sincerely yours,

Eli (short for Elizabeth).

:D :D

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[cx]

Welcome aboard the good ship America, Eli. :)

The naturalized citizens are usually the best kind, they don't take the freedoms (we usta have) for granted.

When you Vote, vote Libertarian. We are the folks who still believe we have a Constitution and should adhere to it. We are, unfortunately, a small minority. :(

[Hobbit]

Welcome, Eli...

As CX mentioned, naturalized citizens are usually "better" citizens. Not because they are any "better," but because they understand better. They had to work to get here, work to stay here, and work to achieve citizenship status. Those of us who were born into this great country frequently don't understand the labor of love that is required. I salute you for the effort (husband or no husband).;):D

I will not try to sway your political views, but I encourage you to have some. Remember, even though we have a Democratic form of government, we are not a Democracy. The United States is a constitutionally limited republic. So read and understand the issues, form opinions but accept the possibility that you could be wrong, and above all don't fall into the trap that says "let the other guy do it." Stand up, voice your opinions, and be counted.
Why?? Because here in the United States we still can!

[sdaniels7114]

Congrats, play your cards right and we might just be callin' you Governor Godiva in a few years:D

[John Bridge]

Hi Eli,

Happy citizenship. :)

[flatfloor]

Congratulations!. I'd say welcome but I'm 20 years too late. :yipee:

[jjwq8]

Well done Eli.

What did you give up?

Howard.

I know you can, but is there anyone listening?

I've been in Q8 for 26 years now and don't even qualify for permanent residence. Why? There is no such thing. They can't believe anyone not born here would be dumb enough to stick around so long. Well I showed 'em. HAH!

[LadyGodiva]

Hi guys,

Thanks for the welcome aboard, and all the advice on how to vote. I especially liked the one that told me how to vote:D

In other lands, people actually tell you who and what party to vote for. I was always amazed by how careful most Americans are in this country about politics and religion. Maybe that's better... don't know.

I don't mind being told, as I haven't quite made up my mind. I'm trying to read and educate myself in the meantime. I enjoy listening to why people think certain folks should have a 2nd term, and why certain folks should not even have a go at it. It's amusing at times.

I feel a certain amount of 'freedom' in this country as opposed to the others I've lived in or visited. Especially as a woman. I've been in South America studying (at my age)!!!... and was told that most women over 25 or even 30 could forget about that as the grants and other means for higher education are mainly for younger women. I've been in college classes where we had ladies in their late 50s and even in their 70s in this country. As a matter of fact, when I graduated from college not so long ago (not a sign that I'm a spring chicken) I remember meeting a gentleman who had just turned 70 and several ladies who were graduating with their kids! That's one of the great things for me in this here land.

Another thing I admire too is that you don't appear to have all the snobbery I'd experienced in Britain and in my part of the world. Even SAmerica too has a lot of the class difference and it's most annoying. I've seen people come to America and make their name after working for X number of years. No one seems to care where they came from, or what class level they had belonged to. Just the idea that they made it is applauded by many here.

Obviously, having lived in three other countries in between the 20 I've been here, and choosing to be a citizen of this one rather than the others, must say something about your (our) country, doesn't it? It's not perfect, and I don't think of the American government as being perfect, but I do see the good things. I hope I'll always feel this way.

Gosh, I'm also looking forward to my first 4th July as a citizen:D

Take care guys, and I'll be back to share my stories.

Eli

[LadyGodiva]

Originally posted by LadyGodiva
Hello everyone,

I know, I know... I've been gone awhile and I keep doing that. What a woman, huh? Can't keep quiet... or should I say, can't keep me in the kitchen for long :).

Well, there's been a lot going on in my life (for the nosey folks out there who just have to know) and I didn't have much spare time for the internet. It was hard!!! I had some really awful 'withdrawal' symptoms for days.

So the news is.... I'M A NEW AMERICAN... or should that be a 'born-again' American? How about a Wannabe American?

I became a citizen of your 'dear' country on February 25th. Been here 20 years and finally decided I wanted to stay :D .

Strange thing is that I never quite appreciated being here, to the extent that I should have, simply because I didn't come across the boarder, or didn't float into the harbour in Florida. We came here with some money, and were doing pretty well in the Caribbean. But hubby (sorry guys, there is a man in my life...I could shoot him sometimes though) wanted to stay here because of his job.

So,

from your new Citizen, who can vote this year,

I remain,

Sincerely yours,

Eli (short for Elizabeth).

:D :D


Either tell me more, or send me to some good sites with information that could help me learn more about this party. I was kind of confused about the 'independent' choice given when I had to sign up for a voter registration card.