[matt]

Went to my first dawn service at the War Memorial this morning.

Very moving. Very dignified.

Was great to see 30,000+ people crammed in there to pay their solemn respects and keep the Anzac spirit alive.

I now have just under 48 hours to go until I swear the oath of allegiance and take my very proud place among my fellow Australians at a Citizenship Ceremony.

To say I'm really feeling a sense of it all is an understatement.

Don't know why I waited 24 years to take the plunge, but I'm about to do it.

Very proud.