Drive

I'm going to attempt to get my Alaska driver's license today (again). And perhaps Tess's learner's permit. We'll go after I pick her up from basketball practice.

I know we've lived here 8 months and I should have it well before now. But it isn't for lack of trying. I've made this attempt 3 times so far. And before any of you get any ideas... no I did not fail the test! Generally, (as has happened in every state I've ever lived since I have been able to drive) it takes me at least 3 tries to get a new driver's license because I can never seem to bring all the correct paperwork on the first try. Alaska is the most complicated state yet requiring an original marriage certificate to prove my name is what it is and not what it says on my birth certificate. You'd think my previous license and social security card would be verification enough. And of course, because we had just moved (thus the need to get a license in the first place), I had no idea where my marriage certificate was so I had to order a new one from the town clerk in Groton, NY.

Anyway... we'll try again today now that I've once again rid my head of grey hair and the adult blemish crisis is at a lull. It's really all about the photo, right?