"Fronteras del Amor Pt. 2"

"It's only nine numbers", said the person on stage. "You cannot allow these numbers to define who you are", she added.

That has been the story of my life since I realized that I lacked a social security number. I thought, I have two choices, wait until by the grace of GOD, whom I have yet to meet, receive a social security card and begin my journey or, take the chisel and start carving my own journey and see what happens.

I chose the latter. I have to admit that not having those nine digits define part of my identity made things more difficult. Friends, relationships, and just about everyday things have been shaped by this simple fact.

On the other hand, I am happy and content that decided not to wait around for those nine digits to shape my future. I feel American. I feel successful and couldn't ask for more.

After all, it's only nine digits that would take me yet to another level of bliss. I have achieved a lot without them and I'm sure I can continue to do so.

It is I, the und9cumented, wh9 shapes his destiny and n9t the 9ther way ar9und.