Not really. My only real asset is the vehicle I own. I have a very supportive family that helps me financially if I ever need it, but nothing like a trust fund or anything like that. I figured the lease on my apartment, my vehicle back home and a return plane ticket would be enough.

I honestly never thought taking a trip to Canada from the US would be so hard. It made me feel like a terrorist when they denied my entrance via land. After the 2.5 day drive back from the border, I calmed down and I don't blame them because of all the crap I had stuffed into my car that I didn't consider when I was packing it. But now.. considering there's a 6-month limit on trips into Canada.. what does it take to visit a friend for two months?!