Today is a VERY important day. No, not my birthday… nor my anniversary. It’s not some weight loss milestone or something I want to mark in blog history…
My friend Yoonamaniac is becoming a citizen of the United States of America today. That is so fricking cool.
Her momentous day got me to thinking about what it means to be a citizen of the US. What makes it such a great and powerful thing. We have all KINDS of freedoms… that generally… we take for granted. We have a democracy that is of the people… by the people… for the people… and abused by those given the power to run it.
While, in theory, our country is founded on some pretty great ideas and principals that is kinda swept under the carpet when it comes to why we’re great…
We’re great because of the people that are here. The people that belong here. The people that make their mark and their way… HERE.
Yoona is an OUTSTANDING individual. Her story isn’t mine to tell, so I won’t. However, I am so very fortunate and proud to be able to call someone like her friend. She’s loving, kind and giving. She’s smart as a fricking whip! She’s got a gentle spirit and a big heart. She and others like her are what make our country a great place to live and belong to.
Thanks for making it a better place Yoona, a better world. Contrats hon. I love you LOADS!
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January 14th, 2009 at 10:02 am
I am so thrilled for Yoona today, and for those of her standing up with her today. I have found the people who come to this country because they believe in the greatness are far more appreciative of what it has to offer than many of us who were born here.
My grandparents became citizens many years ago, but still talk of the feeling of pride and accomplishment, of BELONGING they had once they walked away from the courthouse steps.
Congratulations, sweet Yoonamaniac!
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January 14th, 2009 at 10:38 am
I am so happy for Yoon. Happy that she is marking such a huge milestone and happy that I can share it with her, even from so far away!
XOXXOXO
January 14th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Congrats to your friend!
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January 14th, 2009 at 11:16 am
Ain’t it grand… makes me very proud of my country today, as it’s one more citizen cooler.
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January 14th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Awww smart, gentle spirited and big hearted… MOI???
Thank you thank you thank you.
I love you and my country!
January 15th, 2009 at 7:34 am
I love that you were able to express yourself so beautifully. I couldn’t form the words. I kept shedding tears because it’s such a committment to make. I love America.
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January 15th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Awesome NAMG, great post and congrats to Yoonie!
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