Contribution by Paula Gonzales
My dad got me Dish TV as a going away present so he and I could watch the games together over the phone. I got this great new job out here in Cali and though I’m really excited to be out here I miss being close to my family. My dad in particular is sort of my rock so not being able to go see him when I want to is really hard. I have made quite a few friends in just the first weeks but I am nowhere near finding a girlfriend which is all my mom ever asks me about when we’re on the phone. I love being out on my own and performing well at my new job but I wish my family was closer. My sister and I were never that close but I find myself sending her emails all the time – it’s like everything I do is reaching out to my family to try and keep our relationship intact! I need to get a hold of myself.
