OMG, takingcharge, you are really TAKING CHARGE! Awesome!
I love all the creative endeavors you have going--to me it says you are really thinking about what YOU can give the world, and are actively making that happen. I find that when I'm all entangled in crazy codie stuff, my creative pursuits are the first to go...
The immigration thing is great too--just one step at a time and you'll get there.
so congratulations! And keep us posted. Very inspiring stuff!