thanks, guys, for all the info!!! i am really appreciative b/c i feel
reeeeaaallly stupid about the whole thing.....basically, i wanna pack up and go for a while, but more than a week visit. ya know? i'm not into being a tourist....just kinda wanna soak it all up and work as whatever so i can at least survive.
-sigh-
but i am checkin out those sites and stuff right now....thank you thank you!!!!!

will def get back to you all for further questions/updates! navane...i'll pm you soon!