If you didn't know, I am a Canadian. I was born and raised north of the border in a wonderful country that I miss very much. When I married an American, I accepted the fact that The United States of America would probably be my home for a long time.
I have grown to love what this country is about and all of the beliefs its was founded on. For that reason in the spring of 2011 I became a U.S citizen. It was an unbelievable month in which I learned a lot of American history and filed a lot of paperwork. (if you want to read a funny story about it, check out my blog entry: Citizenship Part 1)
On November 8th, I got to vote in my FIRST ELECTION!! I was very excited and nervous. Who knew the language of ballots could be so... well.... academic. It was only a local elections, but I felt as though my duty as a U.S citizen was finally beginning. I hope that each of you will take time out to vote in your next election whether local, state or federal. Here is a photo of my excitement. Note by VOTED sticker on my shirt... i wore it all day out of pride :)
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