Verb conjugation of "expatriate" in English

Well, I must say that your picture makes me want to be in Los Angeles and California where I was raised. But I thought that your place was overlooking the Rodeo Drive and the city center.
Are you currently buried in a lot of work? I am not, because the financial crisis has put me back on hold. I do not work, so I have time for going out in the evening and being online.
I can already speak a little English but not too well. So I'm more cautious about making mistakes. I want to improve my English, because it is also good for your confidence and communication skills.