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.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

What a wonderful accomplishment! Congrats!!!!!

[Michele, Biscuit & Mo]

Bravo and congratulations!

[Joe R.]

Congratulations Kyoko. Next step is to take the Pittsburgh test and become a true Yinzer like the rest of us. ;-) Just kidding.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Way to go Kyoko!!! I am so happy for you and so happy to have you as a fellow citizen!!

[Leslie and Halas]

Congratulations!!! You deserve the day off to celebrate! Enjoy!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you - you should be very proud.

[GBK]

So very happy for you Kyoko, congratulations!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Congratulations!

[Rose]

Congratulations, Kyoko! :-)

[Donna M Lowry]

Congratulations, Kyoko!!!