Yesterday was a big day!
I officially got my name changed. I didn't realize just how much went into it..
First, I went to the DMV to get a new license. I filled out all the paperwork and paid my money. The woman helping me handed me a paper and said "I need your signature". I signed my first name and then froze- "Which last name do I sign?" She said "Your new one" with a sweet little smile as I tried to make it seem like signing Kim Knox for the first time came as naturally to my clumsy wrist as possible. Don't get me wrong.. it's not like I haven't practiced it for the past 4 and a half years a million times over, but you can never quite be ready for the first REAL time! Once I was finished I was told to have a seat and wait for them to call me up for my picture.
I sat for a good ten or fifteen minutes. They started calling a name that I didn't recognize to be mine. They called it twice and I thought to myself "I really wish that person would go up there..." and then I realized that the Kimberly Knox that they had been calling repeatedly was me! Startled, I went up- got a snap shot, and walked out with my hot off the press drivers license. It almost felt like a fake I.D. without Woods on it somewhere- but I was smiling a mile wide when I left.
Next was my bank.. then the Social Security office.. and then to Larry's bank where we now have a joint account. It was so strange going through the day saying "my husband" when referring to him. There were so many times when "my fia....." would slide out of my mouth before I could catch it.
Once I had everything done I picked up my husband from work for his lunch break. After feeling so awkward all day, it was nice to spend some time with the man whose name I had spent all day adopting. He makes me feel so comfortable and sure of myself. We spent an hour laughing together before I had to drop him back off.
Then I headed to make another big change to my identity. After three years of growing my hair out for the wedding I knew I wanted to do something different once it was over. Something new and fresh. I cut my hair short (like shoulder length) a few years ago and spent months regretting it. After having long hair for such a long time, being without it just didn't feel feminine to me at all. After going through that I knew for sure I had to keep most of the length to my hair this time around, but I still wanted some big change... so- I opted for bangs. Even now, I'm not certain that it was the right decision. I look soooo different. Larry says it looks cute (but doesnt he have to say that?) and I haven't quite got the hang of how to look around freely without blinking like a maniac to keep my newly-short hair out of my eyes.
Like everything else in my life though, I guess it will just take time to get used to! Anyway.. it's time for me to get off here. Hubby and I are watching the Titans play for the first time this year, and breaking in the deep fryer we got for the wedding with some wings! I'm loving married life. <3
Later gators!
- Mrs. Knox
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