I did not become very interested in politics until I moved to America. I don’t know why – possibly because I moved here when I was in my late 20s and my adult life had truly just begun. Probably because I now have 1.75 children and the state of the world is something that is constantly on my mind. Also likely because so many things have happened in this country (America) since I moved here in 2002 (exactly one year after 9/11) that have appalled me and made me want to see, and make, change.

So our little family has been making small changes – setting aside funds to donate to charities that are important to us, eating more organic, local foods to help support the community, being more environmentally responsible (we still only have one car and Kei rides his bike to work as much as he can) and just being more aware. The one thing I have not done that has been on my mind for some time is get my US Citizenship. I would NEVER give up my Aussie citizenship, but I am able to have both – in fact Thomas is already a dual citizen. I would like to ensure I have a say in the things that happen in the country I live in – especially when this country has such an incredible impact on the rest of the world.

So I am putting it here in writing to make myslef accountable. I am going to get off my lazy behind and apply for my US citizenship. I’m not sure it will come in time for the election but at least I will be moving in that direction.

I work in internal communications and part of my job involves creating inspiring pieces of media for our company meetings. I only wish we could make something this amazing. It sends shivers up my spine and was the primary inspiration behind this post.

It doesn’t matter that it is Barack Obama giving the speech or whether you are democrat or republican – the message is the key. (and for the record, I am torn between Barack and Hillary :)).

Thanks for stopping by
Nicole