Valid

I’ve been a delinquent lately in a few areas. In blogging, replying to emails, and renewing my driver’s license. I thought it expired in December of 2010, but when I was booking a plane ticket I realized it had already expired. Two and a half months ago. I had done everything I could to not have to take the driver’s exam after my permit. One little mistake and I’m studying the driver’s manual like I did when I was 14. Not so cool when you’re 26. I was nervous too. I’ve been driving for 12 years. I shouldn’t be nervous to be tested over something I know how to do. I do know the rule of the road, right? Well I studied for a couple of hours just to make sure.

Sara took me to the DMV this morning. We drove through Starbucks first. The barista asked me what I was studying for. The answer I was forced to give was both humbling and embarrassing. Oh well. It is what it is.

When we pulled up the to station at 6:51 I had this competitiveness with the other drivers who were waiting for the doors to open at 7:00. A couple other cars pulled up and I was tempted to get out of my car and wait outside in front of the door. Um, calm down Knutson. It’s the DMV. You’ll get in and get ‘er done whether you’re first or fourth. Sara talked some sense into me, but I still jumped out of the car once the first driver did. Pumped up to defend my place in line like a threatened porcupine.

The DMV workers are dry. No personality. They don’t smile. I think they hate their jobs and everyone who walks in. Characters come out of the woodwork at the DMV. It just feels sketch.

I passed my test with a perfect score. I was so excited! I walked over to Sara and told her then went to wait for my new license to print. The lady sitting next to Sara told her, “I’ve got a lot ridin’ on this test. Been driving for a long time. Grew up on a ranch. Had to drive young. Got every important document I own in this bag…” Wow. I hope she passed.

I feel like a new lady now! I’m a valid driver once again. Watch out world here I come!