It seem that alot of people want you to do alot of things. Which is fine, everyone is entitled to an opinion. But dont get hung up on it. Find out what it is you want to do personally, what is your asperation in life? As to Loren, your success doesn't lie in another person. The same is true of Trisha and I. If a positive and stable relationship was going to happen between you two, it would already have happened.

You could go to Texas.... but imagine your current situation without your friends from here. North Carolina was brutal on me, I had no friends to do anything with. So if you can avoid this, all the better.

Hey about your job, if you called in everyday, and they did not tell you to go see a doctor, or you did and had a note. They cant legally fire you, assuming you did everything according to company policy.
If you feel you were wronged, I would demand my job back. Or sue for wrongful termination. At least threaten, they may give your job back with back wages. I understand it may not be the best job but double digits an hour is hard to come by.

Lots of luck.