Would you rather: A) Live in another country without your friends and loved ones, or B) Stay in your homeland and be surrounded by the people you love?

My 3rd night in America, and I'm exhausted. We went to a lot of places today. First, we registered to get a California ID. Unfortunately, a social security number was required before you can attain a California card.

So we rushed to the office to apply for one. Not much luck there either. I needed my Green Card first. Consequently, we went to the post office to apply for a blue passport. Turns out, I needed my Green Card too. So we inquired some more, and we're going to Rosemead(sp?) tomorrow to settle everything.

We had lunch in Norms, and the food was absolutely decadent. After that, we took my dad to work, and my mom and I went shopping. I was able to buy a few things, but I'm still contemplating on whether to save all my money to buy a Sidekick or an iPhone, or to just spend frivolously on clothes, makeup, and miscellaneous.

After shopping, we fetched my dad and went to Albertson's to do some grocery shopping. I was so tired from walking, and the afternoon heat was terrible. I'm already sunburned from the blarring sun, and in a span of 4 days, I'd probably be tan. The color of my hair got lighter too; instead of the dull brown, it became golden brown.

To be honest, I can't stop thinking about Manila. I miss my siblings and my friends (Brotherhood, M-Girls, 4-8) and I am just homesick. I'd rather be with the people I love, than give them up to go to another country. I therefore choose option B.

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