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How many amendments does the Constitution have? (27)
When was the Constitution written? (July 4th, 1776)
What are three rights in the Declaration of Independence? (life, liberty, pursuit of happiness)
How many voters are in the House of Representatives? (435)

I now know the answer to these questions (and about 96 others). Tomorrow is the big day - my Citizenship Interview and Civics Test.

If you would have told me 10 years ago if I would end up becoming an American Citizen I would have never believed it. I actually remember telling someone in University that I would never move to the USA. Then I met Drew.

I remember while we were dating Drew talked about his desire to go back to do his MBA at some point and expressed interest in attending a US school. As we got closer to our engagement he continued to question what I thought of this idea and it was without hesitation that I told him I would go wherever he wanted. A year and a half after we were married, we entered the USA. Seven years, Three cities, two babies and a dog later we are still here and it seems fitting that I make things official. I have become quite fond of the US and really enjoy living here. We have met wonderful people and seen a lot of this beautiful country. The best part really is that all we need to do is get in our car and drive a couple of hours to enter another country that we love - both Canada and the USA are home now.

So wish me luck tomorrow!


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Davis Family said…
Hoping it went well. I think you have done an amazing job adjusting to anything life throws at you. You are a super great "brat."
April 15, 2011 at 6:48 PM
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