Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Eternal Spring

At my interview for naturalization today (not neutralization), I was asked, among other things, if I have ever been a Communist, terrorist, drug trafficker, and prostitute. I was also asked if I have ever been married.

I won't tell you about the others, but regarding the last one, I answered no.

Adjudication Officer: But don't give up hope.

He also asked me to write a sentence for him. When I was done, he took my paper and said, "Let's see this college education of yours put to good use and read what words of wisdom you've got."

Personally, I thought I penned a moving story of individual struggle. But I think he was rather disappointed with my minimalist approach. It said: "I am hungry."

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