A few weeks ago, I received a notice from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
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(that was my attempt at creating scary music, by the way)
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(that was my attempt at creating scary music, by the way)
Congratulations to me! My driver's license will expire on my birthday this year. Well, ain't that a kick in the head?
(I'm full of allusions and cliches today)
So, now, in addition to the "Turning 30 Blues," I also get to deal with getting a new driver's license. Sigh, it just keeps getting better, doesn't it? Apparently EVERYTHING changes when you turn 30; I can't even keep my 20-something DL -- the one with my 20-something weight on it -- the one with my 20-something face and hair and skin on it.
Stupid Driver's License.
But, wait! What's this? I have the option of renewing online, thereby KEEPING my beautiful 20-something self on my card?
Oh . . . can you hear them? The chorus of beautiful angels sweetly singing in perfect harmony?
SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEECH!!!!!!!!
(that was my attempt at mimicking a screeching record;
apparently, I'm also full of sound affects today)
That's right -- I LOST my current driver's license, with the current secret code on the back. I'm using the one with my old address on it, with the OLD secret code on the back. I can't renew online.
Stupid Driver's License.
I have to go to the DMV. With a toddler who can't be held while I'm getting my picture taken. With a toddler who will be pulling my hair, clothes, and earrings immediately prior to the photo-taking session.
So, not only do I have to preserve my 30-something self for the next 8 years, it will be a 30-something self with crazy, jacked up hair, a stretched out collar, and possibly a bleeding ear.
This looming birthday just keeps getting better and better.
(that was my attempt at mimicking a screeching record;
apparently, I'm also full of sound affects today)
That's right -- I LOST my current driver's license, with the current secret code on the back. I'm using the one with my old address on it, with the OLD secret code on the back. I can't renew online.
Stupid Driver's License.
I have to go to the DMV. With a toddler who can't be held while I'm getting my picture taken. With a toddler who will be pulling my hair, clothes, and earrings immediately prior to the photo-taking session.
So, not only do I have to preserve my 30-something self for the next 8 years, it will be a 30-something self with crazy, jacked up hair, a stretched out collar, and possibly a bleeding ear.
This looming birthday just keeps getting better and better.
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tell me about it! i just went there the other day (did you see my practice shots?). it wasn't pretty. and they TOOK my old license!!! WTF? and the girl just said to me, "well, you don't need it anymore!". bitch.
You're lucky, when I tried to get a new license they just copied the pic from last time (in the computer) and I was 9 months preggo with my son. I look like a sumo wrestler. lovely.
They should REALLY offer an airbrushing option for the DMV photo...
I'm already at 31. It's going to be OK.
Deep breath. Really.
And who looks at your license anyhow?
Only the cop pulling you over for speeding and I'm sure you won't do that anyhow.
Haaaaaa!
The DMV sucks! Sucks squared with a toddler in tow. Good luck, I renewed online too last name and I swear if I get pulled over the cops not even going to recognize me from the photo. lol
Hey atleast you don't have to have mom's experience of having her DL pic taken right after I cut all her bangs off.
code on back?? No code on back of mine? Must be a Texas thing?
Last time I had to renew mine they used the same picture in the system!
Good luck at the DMV
wow! a DL that's good for 8 years!? i'd love that. our's are only good for 4 years. and hell, i dont even know if we have the option to renew online.
Sorry... This happened to me when I turned 40!!!!!!!!!
UGH
I think those little DL photos are the epitome of photographic hell: there's just no way anyone can ever look good in one!
So to fight back - my form of peaceful civil disobedience, I guess - I make faces. Really weird faces. Smiles, squints, whatever strikes me at that moment.
It makes the poor bureaucrat happy, and it brings smiles to the other folks in line. It also makes it more fun to cross the border or do ANYTHING with my card, for that matter. Because every time I pull it out, I have a ready-made excuse to make fun of myself.
And here in Ontario, we keep our DLs for five years. So I get lots of mileage from one ridiculous shot.
Aw baby, don't sweat it. Do you hair all pretty and put on your best makeup and I am SURE your picture will be gorgeous--cause YOU are. (You can't hide that!)
I went to the DMV (state revenue office in Arkansas) yesterday! I got a new driver's license (they used the existing photo on file) and renewed my car's registration. And the whole thing only cost me $21.75 because the woman was really nice and didn't charge the $10 license fee. Not what I expected in that particular office. I hope your visit goes as well.
I was here for WW, so I'll be back later...
-smarmoofus
I'll watch Ellie for ya!!! Ü
Love your new blog design! Just had to say it!
As far as getting a new DMV photo, it sucks. Really. There's just no sugar coating it. BUT, they actually let me keep my "20 something" license when I renewed two years go. No, I couldn't use the pic on my new license, but I got to keep a piece of history - you know, the one where I am super skinny, cute, and childless :-)
Well, if you fed-ex her out here, I'd be happy to watch the little lady for you! I think yours and mine would get along fabulously!
LOL! Now you know what to ask for for your birthday. How about a makeover and a volunteer to watch your toddler while you toddle on down to get your new photo taken?
Oh, the agony of the dreaded driver's license photo.
Don't forget to smile.
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