WARM FALL greetings to all!

Just to let everyone know I am OFFICIALLY a US Citizen!!! I had my citizenship oath taking last 31 October, yes on Halloween “freezing” day.

Been quiet here for a while trying to concentrate on my Citizenship interview. Which of course (thanks GOD!!) I made it even I was late for 20 minutes… I had my US citizenship interview appointment last 24 October at 9:45 am; we left the house around 8 o’clock that morning. The traffic was so bad!! We were on the road for 2 hours… checked in at 10:10 am. My brain cells were panicking I am late and trying to remember all the 96 possible answer for the civic lessons possible questions. I passed the entire 8 questions that the interviewer asked me.

Oh while studying the civic lesson I had the CD of Civic Lessons played in my car while I am driving around with Bianca Ann and my “smart” daughter absorb some of the questions and answer. She recognizes and knows the answer of the following questions when asked:

1)      What are the colors of our flag? Ans: red, white and blue

2)      How many stars are there on the flag? Ans: 50 stars one for each state.

3)      Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? Ans: John G. Roberts Jr.

4)      Who become president when the Pres. And V. Pres. Died? Ans: Speaker of the House.

5)      Who said, “Give me death or Give me Liberty”? Ans: Patrick Henry

6)      Who wrote” Star Spangled Banner”? Ans: Frances Scott Key

7)      Who is our President today? Ans: George W. Bush

During my oath-taking day, which was scheduled at 2 pm last 31 October. We left the house at 11 o’clock in the morning making sure we will be there on time. And we did…we arrived in Tukwila at 11:45 am. Took us 45 minutes the usual time when traffic is not so bad! We had lunch at the Federal Building—then head to the INS for the oath taking ceremony.

And while waiting for the entire 94 New US citizens to show up (only 91 showed up for the ceremony)… there was the KOMO 4 (ABC) news crew.  Trying to get story about Voting Immigrant for the coming election of 7 Nov. The reporter asked me if they could get a shot of me for the news, asked me also about what I think about the coming election, my name and my home country. They hook up a microphone on me—- for the oath taking. It was uncomfortable to have the camera in front of you the whole time— feels like I am “STAR!! J  And here comes my lovely daughter asking for treats, checking and turning my purse upside down looking for treats.  When she could not find any—she starts playing with the microphone that the KOMO 4 crew attached on me. It was hilarious and embarrassing at the same time.

I did had a treat for her but her loving Father give it to her soon we get inside the building.  We were there for more than 2 hours; whole oath taking ceremony just lasted for 20 minutes.

The news was aired last 3 November, Friday at the 6 pm KOMO 4 news; I was able to see my fat face all smile on the TV. Enjoyed my 5 seconds limelight watching it for a few times in ON Demand Comcast Cable. Billy able to record it too.

To all who sent their best wishes, and encouraged me to take the US Citizenship thanks a lot and appreciated all the support. Michiko Bless your heart—pay you back someday J Inshallah! A big hand for my Papa Toto (Billy) also for taking a day off to drive me to all of my INS appointment…you are the bomb!

Till here lovely people!!! And Hope every one is enjoying the FALL COLD Weather and its rain!!!  Take care you all…

Sincerely yours,

Jessica aka Mrs. Liberty J 2006