bureaucracy...

you go...all prepared for it. At least I did today. I had to go to the DMV and renew my drivers license. I was prepared. I had all the forms filled out. I had the money, my identification, the old license. I stood in line, got a new photo taken, and passed the eye exam. then I sat with my book and prepared to hunker down for the long haul. miracles of miracles, my number was called not too long after. the woman who waited on me was actually funny and smiling and it was a very nice interaction. I was in and out in under an hour. Now I just have to wait for the real deal to arrive in about 3 weeks to see how horrible the picture is! Couldn't have totally been a great experience...could it?