To the flag of the United States of America.....

[Kyoko]

I just came back from U.S.Department of Homeland Security.

Today was my day to take a citizenship test!! I studied and listen to the CD of possible 100 questions in regard to US History, civic, geography, etc... I was pretty confident, but you know, was a bit nervous... You never know. The officer said that there are reading and writting portion to the test as well... What?! I didn't read that! I had no idea that I was going to be tested for that, too!! :-(

So, he tells me that I have to read aloud what is on the paper, and gives me the paper... it read " When is Thanksgiving?" What? Is that it? Then, he tells me that I have to write down what he is going to say. OK. I'm ready! Then he goes " Thanksgiving is in November." OK. This is getting a little silly here. But that was it. And I passed the reading and writting part of the test!

The History/ civic questions were the followings. You just have to get 6 out of 10 right. I thought they would ask me at least 50 or so out of that study guide! Since I got the first 6 right, the test ended there.

1) Name one of the longest river in the US.

2) Who is the current Speaker of the House?

3) Who lived in United States before the colonists?

4) How many years the president is elected for?

5) What is first 10 amendments of the constitution called?

6) When was declaration of Independence adopted?

The whole thing was done in less than 15 min. I took a day off and got dressed up, not knowing what to expect.

I am kind of surprised by how simple the whole thing was... I don't know if that is good or bad.

Well, for me, it was good. I will be sworn in on December 17th.

[Joe R.]

I love that. Good thing you put the translatation at the end or most wouldn't have a clue what you wrote.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Kyoko, this Oregonian thanks you for the translation on that one!! LOL!!

[Kyoko]

Thank you so much !!! I wish I can have a party with all of you and your doodles!!!!!
Yes, Joe R. I am practicing Pittsburgies. So one day, I can invide yintz dahn the street to my hahse to watch dem Stillers and have some hoagies and pops n'at. ( So, one day I can invite you all down to my house to watch Steelers and have some sub sandwitches and sodas and other things.)

[BG and Gavin]

Great news Kyoko! Congrats!

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Congratulations Kyoko...

[Linda and Murphy]

Congratulations, Kyoko!
I just spoke at length today to one of my coworkers who was sworn in this past September. She is still so excited and proud.
Wonderful accomplishment!

[Anna and Achilles]

Great news, congratulations!

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Congratulations!!!

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

Congratulations!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Congratulations, Kyoko! I'm raising a virtual champagne glass to you!