I followed up with Repin regarding my visa/invite. The lady responsible looked into it and found that the guy responsible for sending it out never sent it out. So we're giving it another go. I heard back from her on Monday. (Yesterday).
Plan B is well underway. I've built a lot in Los angles in terms of means to survival and relationships. I've set myself some other exciting goals so life will not feel as though it's on a standstill. I'm still pursuing full time education with a big question mark of how to fund it. One step at a time. Meanwhile, I'm creating and working. Post photos soon, Internet and comp are still issues.
That's all folks.