Probably some of you reading this are totally confused by the headline.
But today, June 16 2008, I became an American citizen!
Born in Canada, citizenship was a long process of applications, fingerprints, and interviews all leading to the a big naturalization ceremony today in Denver, CO.
Along with 310 other new citizens from 63 countries around the world, I took the Oath of Allegience and was sworn in as a US citizen. It was a really special morning with more emotion than i was expecting. it was really great to see all of these people, from all over the world, reach this momentous day. I know for some, citizenship meant the culmination of years of hard work to get here as well as religious and political freedom.
i was so proud to stand with these other new citizens and take this big step in my life. it's also special to gain citizenship in this election year.
