Name Change

Ughhh.  The hyphenated name.  It really sucks.  I know wrote about all of the problems I've been having with my name a few months ago...but nothing beats my experience at the DMV.  The DMV has caused me to have a name snap.  And I guess Andy should send them a thank you card since my last name will now match his. 

First of all, let me start by saying that my drivers licence was 3 MONTHS EXPIRED and I had no clue.  Good God.  And yes, I moved to IL in February, so I should have gotten this taken care of a long time ago.  Obviously I dread the DMV. 

Last Wednesday I made Andy work from home during Isla's nap so I could go without her. I quickly dug up all of the appropriate paperwork I needed to bring with me.  Most of it is pretty accurate, aside from my social security card which still has my maiden name because I obviously couldn't be bothered to change it in the 2 years I've been married.  Anyway, right when I arrived I found myself in a huge line. Thankfully I only ended up waiting 30 minutes before I got called up to the counter.  Things seemed fine, the lady was busy entering my info in the computer and didin't ask about the name discrepancy.  I paid me fee and then took my test...which was just the most ridiculous test I've ever taken. 

When you approach a stop sign, where should you stop?
A.  Wherever you feel is safest.
B.  Before the crosswalk or at the clearly marked line.
C.  The middle of the intersection.

I am not even kidding.  I swear the Minnesota written test is 100 times more legit. 

I finally headed over to the picture waiting area, pumped that it had been less than an hour and I was to get my picture taken.  When my name was called I gott up to the desk and discovered my name had been entered in the computer as Elizabeth W***.  My maiden name.  WTF?!  So I'm instructed to go get in line for a name change.  Grrr.  Since the lady who originally entered my info had gone to lunch, I can't be sure if she used my social security card when entering my name, or if she used my license and didn't even bother to copy down my whole last name.  I don't like to judge anyone by their fingernails, but they appeared to be bright purple talons...thus leading me to believe that she had no idea what she was doing.  So I'm blaming this all on her. 

Anyway, after another 15 minutes of waiting, I was directed to a very nice man who jokingly gave me a hard time about my hyphenated name.  I was telling him how much of a hassle it's been and he asked me what name I'd like on my license.  I finally gave in and asked for it just to say S****n. 

Now, I am in the process of changing my credit cards and filing legal papers to change my name.  Such. A. Hassle.  And it's expensive.  My name change will cost roughly $300!  (Not including the legal fees.)

I'm really, really sad about having to change my name.  It's just been more hassle than it's really worth.  Betsy S****n.  Ugh. Gross.  It doesn't even sound good. 

Morals of the story:  Don't hyphenate your name, always check your license to see when it expires, and don't wait 2 years after marriage to get a new SS card. 

The end.