dmv

I went to the DMV this morning to get a new driver's license. My old one expires this month and it has been 5 years since I have gone through this. I am happy to exchange my old license for a new one with a picture that actually looks like me. I got a really bad haircut last time and had no choice but to immortalize it on my driver's license. So, even though I won't see the new one until they mail it to me in the next 2 weeks, I am ecstatic to be replacing the old one. It just has to be better then that awful pixie hair cut.

A friend of mine so graciously offered to watch my girlies while I went to the DMV. I waited for just over an hour for my turn so I am very glad that I didn't have to entertain my kids while waiting in that room full of bad moods. Several people around me were complaining on how long it takes to get to the counter. Some others were complaining about the act of coming to the DMV in general. A man near me was saying it was just a waste of time and money, money that the state is just extorting from everyone. I tried to focus on my book. I thought ahead and brought a book (A Year of Wonders) with me so I didn't have to make small talk - and angry small talk at that. I agree that my trip to the DMV wasn't on my list of top ten things to do today, but it needs to be done. I don't understand the need to complain about it. It is a fact of life at this point and being bitter over it just makes the experience even worse while you are there.

Also, yesterday was my 12th wedding anniversary. I love you Chris! Thanks for a great day, both today and 12 years ago and every day in between:)