Mrs.Mountville

Hello March Fellows,
Yesterday I had my interview at 1:30 pm (Philadelphia, PA). There are many public parking around the building. Check-in around 1:10pm, first thru security (they were very friendly), then went to the 2nd floor. Right there, I gave my interview notice and the lady wrote down a "code" (perhaps the officer's last name???), forwarded me to the third floor where there were two other people waiting.. Nobody said a word, just took a seat and waited until an officer walked in and called a lady there. Then she asked if anybody else was there for the interview and she collected my appointment letter..
By exactly 1:30 pm, a young officer called me by my last name and I had to rush to follow him to his room (better take a seat close to the door). He told me to leave my bag (full of documents) in the chair that he pointed out and asked me to raise my right hand to take the oath. Right away I saw my big pile of documentation that I have submitted so far in his desk (just for the N-400, it has more than 1.000 pages!!!!).
He asked for my green card, passport and drivers license, and handled a paper sheet with my information to be confirmed, including my SSN #. Asked how many times I was married (just once), any kids (I said: "no, just cats.." and he laughed), if I want to change my name..
Without any warning he started to ask the six questions:
1. What is the name of the national anthem? The Star-Spangled Banner
2. What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States? Pacific Ocean
3. Why does the flag have 13 stripes? Because there were 13 original colonies
4. What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States? Terrorists attacked the United States
5. How old do citizen have to be to vote for President? 18 and older
6. What is the "rule of law"? Everyone must follow the law /Leaders must obey the law /Government must obey the law / No one is above the law
Then he showed a paper and asked to read: "How many US Senators do we have?" and write" "We have one hundred Senators"
After we finalized the interview he told me that he has never seen a submission like mine. He said, usually when they see a big package it usually a complicated case, where people have a lot to prove. In my case, he had a great experience going thru all my documentation and he said I did a wonderful job. He was sure me and my husband are a very happy couple!!!!
I asked him have many interview he performs per day and he answered 13...Then he asked if I was interested to attend the next Friday Oath Ceremony(07/26 @ 9AM).. and without hesitating and said "Absolutely", and he let me choose the time (morning or afternoon).. Then I asked if it was allowed to invited family to come over and he asked me how many people I wanted to bring.. I said three: my mother and father-in laws and husband, he said, not a problem.
By the end, he gave my Oath Ceremony Letter and My Test Result (approved).
I was very surprised how nice and friendly this officer was during the interview (10 minutes). He said it was very nice to meet me and wish me all the best!!!
Just want to thank everyone here in this forum for being my guide during this journey that is almost done!!
Wish good luck to all!!