Well.
It happened today.
It was bound to happen sooner or later...
Later being the operative word in my case. haha.
Today was the day I finally took the plunge and 'committed' to the idea that I have been a resident of West Virginia for a year and a half, and therefore, in order to drive legally, it might be a good idea to get a license from the state in which I live. What a concept!
I will tell you that this seemingly simple action did not come swiftly and easily.
I believe I may have mentioned a time or two that I am not a big fan of change, so of course the natural reaction on my part was not to do anything about that license. After all, I am proud of my Texas heritage and I embrace any link to The Lone Star State. Besides, my Texas license plates are a surefire conversation starter almost any place we go.
And then one day I glanced at the calendar and noticed that the expiration date on my beloved Texas Drivers License was looming ominously close. Damn! Despite my persnickity procrastinator tendencies, I knew that it was time to take action.
So after gathering all 10,000 forms of documentation and identification required by the illustrious Department of Motor Vehicles, I strode confidently in the door, ready to take action.
And you know what?
It wasn't that big of an ordeal after all.
Okay, well I DID have to get a new social security card and I DID have to obtain a "certified" copy of our marriage license. Because, dang it, the original marriage license with the official gold seal just wasn't good enough. But after jumping through those hoops, going back today was a piece of cake.
I walked in, took a number, was promptly called to the counter to present all the necessary paperwork, had my picture made, a temporary license issued to me, and was out the door in about 20 minutes.
It was only once I got in the car that I made the realization: I no longer have my Texas Drivers License!
Well, it's just as well that my license and I had a quick goodbye because you know how emotional and drawn out those long goodbyes can be-haha.
So there you have it. My story of change and learning to embrace it…
Or trying, anyway!
Have a great weekend!
