Manic Monday

Well, since my birthday weekend was pretty flawless...I can't expect a good Monday. Today was the day that I had to get my license renewed. (Actually, I now know that should've been done BEFORE my birthday)....

The DMV...what could be worse than the visit to the DMV? Seriously...when they started doing services for citizens, did they ask themselves, "what would be the most inconvenient way to run an office?" I don't know of ANYONE that has had a pleasant, quick, or even average trip to the DMV. 2012 is the year of my renewal. Before my move to OK, I was trying to make it the the office in GA to get my license renewed; however, you now have to bring your brother's cousin's mom, your dog's breeder, and your grandparent's car tag to get a renewal. (Not really...that was severe sarcasm :)  Anyways, my trip to OK came faster than I had hoped and I didn't get to do all of that before I left. So, here I am, in OK, settling into a new job, a temporary house, and trying to adjust to my life out west. I had to get a new tag first, which meant switching my insurance to an OK office. That took a couple days. By the time I was ready for my license, it was Saturday (my birthday) and guess what is NOT open on Saturday... Yep...DMV.

So here in our little town, you can't get your license here, you have to drive to the closest city, which is an hour away. (This is why I have been delayed). My boss let me go today, so I arrive and take a number...you guessed it...there's a wait! One person is working behind the counter and one person is doing driving tests. There are about 30 people in the waiting room and a family that smells like sour milk. As I'm texting and facebooking on my phone, I see a sign that says "no mobile devises." Now, call me crazy, but shouldn't a government affiliated office spell their signs correctly!? I attempted to get a picture, but looked a bit creepy holding my phone up to my face.  An hour and a half later I hear "48!" That's my number!! "I hope I'm in the right place, " I sigh, as I reach the counter. ---Up to this point, that had been my first worry, being that I had already driven to the wrong office.---As it turns out, I'm in the right place, but because my license is expired I now have to take both a computer test and a driving test...again! "However, " she smiles, "we're not doing any more driving tests today, so come back tomorrow." "You're kidding?" I manage. "I just drove an hour here, I work, I can't come back." I could feel frustration welling in my eyes as I tried to hold back my tears. "Please," I plead, "you really don't understand what I'm going through...I just moved here, please?"  "Ok dear, we'll let you go today." So, yes, I took a permit and driving test today! Can I just add that I was so nervous! "What if I fail!?" I kept thinking. I passed, and am now officially an "Oklahoman." Oh and just to add to my day.... apparently, Oklahoma's car insurance is more expensive than GA's...AWESOME!