Coming to The US

I came to the U.S in September of 1992 from Guatemala.  Guatemala always has good weather. The reason I came here is to find a better life for me and my family. My family was very sad for me to leave. I came here with my husband. My husband and I were very happy on the trip. My trip was six hours. I was nervous because I never was on airplane before. First I went to Los Angeles. In Los Angeles I stayed for two days. I brought clothes and shoes with me planned to come to the United States three months before we left. On my first day in the U.S., I saw many squirrels. In Guatemala we don’t have squirrels, only in the Zoo. On my first day in the U.S, I felt sad and tired, because I couldn’t visit my family for a long time. On my first day in the U. S., I watched TV in bed. The best thing about living here is nice houses, life, schools and jobs. In my country jobs are good bat the pay is not good. I made two dollars in one day! The worst thing about living here is my family is not here, only my husband’s family is here. I am homesick for my family in my native country, because I never separated from my mom before. I don’t miss the delinquents in my native country. I wouldn’t like to go back to my country and live there. I have been here for twenty years and I like my new life in the United States. God Bless United States.
Paula