I would love to leave but my family is here. They get on my nerves and I wish I could wipe them out sometimes with just a glance but I love them. I'm going to miss out on 10 years of seeing my nieces and nephews grow, of being able to spend Christmases and New Years with my family completely drunk and passing out, and 10 years of having a country separate me from the people I love.

I'll leave what means the world to me against all heartbreak. The soul needs room to fly and you can't fly if you are always terrified. 2013 will be the last year I will hold out hope.

I hope the DREAM Act does eventually pass even if I'm no longer in the country. God knows we've endured a lot over this. I hope its not in vain and people will be able to take advantage of this piece of legislation.