Stupid DMV

On May 13 I turn 25. A couple of weeks ago I got a letter from the DMV saying it's time to renew my license. Since the picture on my license is from my second year at WSU, I decided it was time to get a new picture taken. I also decided since I'll most likely be losing my hair, I better get it renewed before my hair starts falling out. My mom drove me to the DMV (I still can't drive) and I had high hopes of getting my picture taken and getting a new license. The DMV dude started asking the following questions:

DMV Dude: Have you been taking any medications that would inhibit you from driving?
Me: Yes, but I haven't been driving and I'm not taking them anymore.
DMV Dude: Ok, well even if you aren't taking them, since you told me you were, I have to give you this paperwork for your doctor to fill out.

Great. We get the paperwork and leave frustrated and I'm mad at myself for telling the truth! Especially since at that point I wasn't even taking Oxycontin! Dr. Bartlett was kind enough to fill everything out for us and yesterday we took it back. I got the same guy and I limped to the counter proudly with my required paperwork in hand. By the way, the paperwork said that I wasn't currently taking anything that would alter my driving.

DMV Dude: Hmmm, so what's the deal? (He says this after seeing the paperwork has me cleared to drive). Why are you having a hard time walking?
Me: I have cancer. And the tumor is in my femur so I haven't been able to walk...but I'm walking now, just slowly.
DMV Dude: Ok, just a minute. (He goes in the back to talk to someone). Ok, we're going to have to have you take a driving test before we can issue you your license.
Me: Are you serious?!? A driving test?!
DMV Dude: Yes. If you don't do it, your license will be suspended.
Me: This is ridiculous!
DMV Dude: Can you be here next Friday at 8:30 am?
Me: I guess so.....

So that's that. I have to take a flippin' driving test. I'm so frustrated!!! I asked if I could at least get my picture taken before my hair falls out and he said no. That can't be done until I pass the test. So now we're going to have to practice driving. I've been driving since I was 15, but I don't back around corners and parallel park every day. And everyone knows I'm not the best backer-upper. I mean, I backed into my parents house when I had my Jeep! WHO DOES THAT?!!? Katie. So although I've only totaled one car and gotten into three wrecks, (good record, huh?!) I think I need to practice. ;) However, I've been feeling so crappy, that's the last thing I have time to do! I guess we'll see what happens. The test is scheduled for the morning after my second chemo. If I don't pass I have to wait a week to take it again. Ridiculous.

Anyway, I just had to share that story. I tried to call up to Olympia to see if it's really necessary being that Dr. Bartlett cleared me to drive, but I couldn't get through. "Due to high call volume, we can't take your call." Instead of putting me on hold, I just get disconnected every time. It looks like I'm not going to get out of it.

I'm looking forward to some sunny weather this weekend. It's supposed to be 76 tomorrow! YAY! I'm even more excited for the warm weather now that Joe and I invested in a heat pump. It's the best thing ever. No more camping out on hot days at mom and dad's this summer!

Lastly, here's the link to the segment about the dangers of plastic water bottles: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/24046273#24023514 Everyone should watch it. It will have you checking everything you drink and eat out of that comes in plastic!

Hope everyone has a good weekend.....sorry for such a long post!

Katie

P.S. I'm still feeling pretty shitty. Thankfully I slept through the night, but I just don't feel good. I feel very feverish, nauseous and the only thing that sounds good to eat are Corn Pops. Weird. I seldom eat cereal, let alone Corn Pops! Nutrition-less sugary crap.