DMV

I realized over the weekend that my driver's license had expired on my birthday. While Adam and I were discussing renewal of my license, we realized how freaking expensive it is ($23.75) to get a license in Nebraska. So, we thought about me just waiting, and driving illegal, until my name change in about a month.

I didn't feel right, however, about driving around for the next 4 weeks with an expired driver's license...so I researched the prices of licenses a little bit yesterday while at work. I saw that they did have lower prices for licenses issued for 6 months or less ($4 something). So, I decided to go into the DMV this morning to get my license renewed. Here is what happened.

1. The DMV Examiner (eyes) lectured me for not having changed my address from Grand Island to Lincoln when I moved here. (UM, sure, why the hell would I renew my license when I move EVERY YEAR, at $23.75 a pop, that's really a rip off...if I do say so myself).

2. I had to press my forehead on the same machine thousands of other driving Nebraskans have. That's gross

3. When the informational sheet was printed, it had the price $23.75 on there. I politely asked "is there a way I can get the license issued for only 6 months, because I will be changing my name in about a month after I get married". He told me "Go ask the next station that question, ask for the "Marriage discount" hahaha".

4. I move into the "wait here" area for my picture to be taken and I hear the two people at the examination table make fun of me. "Oh, I didn't have the heart to tell her there is not a chance in hell she'll be able to pay less than $23.75 for her license".

5. I decided not to ask the next lady, for fear of being ridiculed once again. So, I paid $23.75 for a freaking license I will have for 1 month.

* Why did my mom have to raise me to be honest? I should have just driven illegally for the next month. Fucking DMV!!!

Than, as I was leaving the DMV I had people attack me to sign a petition. The last time this happened, at the DMV, I just walked past them trying to get away, and the lady on that day called me a bitch. Nice! So, I decided to give them an opportunity this time. She asked if I was registered, I said yes. She asked if I wanted to sign the petition...I said, What's it for. She says "it's to prevent discrimination in the state".

I looked at her and said "I don't believe in that". She stood there and looked at me puzzling. So I smiled, and said "Have a great day!"

I only grew angry once I left the DMV to come to work. A) Because I spent $23.75 for a license, and will have to pay $23.75 again in a month for another license, and B) That lady pissed me off. She didn't even explain the freaking petition to me correctly. Her f-ing petition is not to "prevent discrimination" as she said to me...but rather, it is it to basically recall all affirmative action laws in the state of nebraska. Wouldn't this actually be increasing discrimination among groups typically discriminated against, and instead giving white men more rights to certain positions. This petition she wanted me to sign would actually do away with outreach programs at the University for ethnic students. Why do people think that's a good idea?

Anyway, she pissed me off! If you want me to sign something, tell me the whole story. Stupid uppity white woman! ARGH!!!