# @ozozmens on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CcHnpPvOXoi
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/7004119-ozozmens-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/17dc82c95c.jpg
- **Posted:** 2022-04-09T05:45:36.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** O.Z. Ozmen (@ozozmens) — https://gondola.cc/ozozmens

## Caption

Giant milestone in my life, today, I became a United States of America citizen.

A dream that started more than a decade ago, living in Los Angeles, doing what I love, surrounded by people I love. 

I always knew from early age I will end up in a nation that is bound by ideals - a place beyond birth, blood or soil. 

Continuously seeking freedom from early age - “life, liberty and pursuit of happiness” was a line that resonated with me to my core. 

Today marks a huge step for this dream - and perhaps a reminder for some to realize what it takes. It took all my strength - and I would do it again in a heart beat.

As I am reminded today, a different type of work starts now. A new responsibility to participate, to support, to volunteer - to serve my community. 

Which I am looking forward to do. ☺️💛

Today is a new birthday. It is my day. 
Happy NaturalOZation day everyone.

#naturalization #immigrant
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## Tags

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