I am pleased to announce that my passport drama is (finally) behind me.  My U.S. passport arrived in the mail today and I am too ready to put it to use.  Next step is my visa application (Brasil).  And I still have 12 days to make my first sale which I am putting out there to keep myself accountable.  I am here to make money at some point.  Really lovin' the community here though.  Wouldn't trade it for anything.