A few weeks ago, I decided to take the plunge and become an official Nevada resident. I've lived here for about 4 years, but up until now I've been relying on my good old Florida driver's license to get by. It's been good to me, but it's days of CDL glory are long past.
So, on Valentine's Day I got up and ready and to the DMV just as it opened. The whole process took only 20 minutes and I was thrilled! Plus, I made sure to look extra cute that morning for the photo.
I have a long and distinguished history of always looking great for my driver's license photos. From Wyoming to Utah to Florida, I've somehow managed to get a nice picture that I gladly display upon any request for photo ID. That is, until now...
I just got my Nevada license a couple of days ago and it. is. awful. I look partially-stoned, chipmunk-cheeked, lazy-eyed, and over-rouged. Ugh! It's embarrassing... really...
But that's not even the worst part! I've always been told that I'm pretty photogenic, so I was expecting something that followed along the usual trend. But when I opened that envelope and took my first gander, I was instantly depressed. The same feeling comes back every time I glance at it to see if it really is that bad (and yes, it is). I was in a bad mood from that moment on, and, I admit, rather shocked about the effect it had on me.
Come on now. Am I really THAT vain that I'm depressed by one bad photo on a driver's license (which are characteristically known for displaying bad photos in the first place)??? Up until this week, I would have said no way.
But I guess now I know better. Talk about a reality check!
Anyone else have bad photos? Or vanity issues? Maybe we can commiserate.
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9 comments:
I'm so sad you lost your CDL status.
Unfortunately I can't sympathize seeing as how I look absolutely stunning in every picture ever taken of me.
Sorry for your trials. :)
I don't care about that like you do! I think it's the oh so humbling experience of having 4 kids and knowing with that said..... I'm not so sexy anymore..... mom...... but when I do get a good picture it has the opposite effect that your bad one did. I smile and think hey! Maybe I am kinda sexy! Mmmm look I look good! then I look at it again, and smile some more, show some people standing in line with me.... yeah! I look good! and then when ever I have a bad moment.... I just pull out that picture and remind myself "I look good!" and everything's ok! ;)
I think that's so funny! (sorry) I think you're beautiful no matter what!
So Lee and I were watching Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and we agree that your Celebrity twin is Paige Hemmis. The Pink Builder. (that's what I call her :) You're both pretty in pink!
I will NOT let anyone take picture of me with glasses on. Does that count? Sorry about the picture! Look at the bright side though, it'll change in what, five years? :)
I seem to remember your license picture pride. Sorry, to see it shattered.
Are you ever going to get back to me on when you can come out to our neck of the woods?
K so I am finally reading comments left on my blog... I know I am bad
But thanks for your comments. Your so sweet... Lets chat for sure when I am home this next week.
Also I was checking out your picture for your profile. I am thinking I took that picture at the gators...and buckeyes. Great memories
I'm happy that here you get to see your picture instantly and then ask them to retake until you're happy with the pic.
Dang it! I totally am with you. I was sad when I lost my license and had to get a new pic, because I finally had a good one.
I FEEL YOUR PAIN!!! My drivers license picture was taken when I was 5 months pregnant, just after barfing in the dmv parking lot.....I look awesome...(that was tainted in sarcasm, in case I didn't paint a clear enough picture for you.) So anyways I feel your pain.
thats ironic considering you are moving now
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