This is not to be confused with any kind of post-wedding planning void. It more about all the other stuff that needs to be completed.
On November 21st, we eloped- at the county courthouse. Marriage certificate in hand, I came to the realization that more paperwork was required, a lot more. I didn’t start that afternoon, or the next day. But by Wednesday, I was in the Social Security office. This was quick! In and out in about 20 minutes. Showing up early helps. Then came filling out the tax forms at work. And really looking at which insurance made the best sense for the money- and filling out 5 different forms for that. Then there was the hour plus trip to the MVA, where they charged me $30, and took another picture. Today the IT department at work was called to finalize my name change at work… yay a new user name to remember!
I still have all of my accounts to modify. Ugh… a trip to the bank is as much fun as scrubbing the toilet! The branch I usually go to is always crowded and kinda stinky. Let’s blame the low drop ceilings and not the patrons. My passport will not be changed until after my vacation in January. The cruise line wants to charge $50 for a name change. Thanks, but no. 30 years of the same last name is a bit of a hassle to change, but I’m not particularly sad to leave the pork-centric last name behind. No, I did not hyphenate it.
But even with the endless forms, I don’t feel any different. Things are awesomely the same. Who knew.
The Miscellaneous Mess 