DMV Update

****DISCLAIMER****

I do not drink, smoke, or do illicit drugs nor do I condone the use of such substances. But to each

their own.

You are probably wondering why the disclaimer and what it has to do with the DMV. Here it is...


First off I PASSED the smog test!! Woohoo!! And my check engine light hasn't gone back on yet! A small woohoo on that because I know it won't last... that's ok, I need to take ol' Betty (that's my car) in for some work, but at least now I don't have a clock ticking above it and the threat of getting pulled over for registration (again). So YAY. It can wait until after IVF :)





I was so excited that I passed I went straight over to the DMV to get my Oregon registration all good and legal. I had Washington plates, but I didn't think about what my new plates would say. I handed over all of my goodies to the clerk: the form, title, insurance card, smog paper thingie, and check. She hands me back my new plates and stickers. "Yay for 2 year registration!" I think to myself... then I look down at the plates. Oh. Dear. God.



For those who don't know, the term "420" is known around the U.S. as a term for marijuana possession or appreciation. Now I live in the PNW. Here in Oregon it is a term widely known by all, whether they are into it or not. So cool. I now look like a drug dealer because I just happen to get "420 EEZ"... easy pot here. No, not really.

Today

So I have a few things to do today...

1. Try to pass my smog test at the DEQ. I got pulled over last week for registration (oops!) and I told the cop I couldn't pass the smog because my check engine light was on. She told me to disconnect the battery for about 10 minutes to reset the computer and the light should go off. Illegal? I did come from an officer of the law, so I don't think so... It just temporarily turned off that darn "check engine light"....


2. Should I miraculously pass the test I need to go wait in line at the DMV. Then call King County Courthouse and plead for a defferal on my ticket.


3. Go to the post office. GUESS WHAT?! I sold my first piece on Etsy!! Little Brock sold to a nice person in Illinois... How exciting is that?!


4. Post my new finger puppets/jewelry on Etsy. I have 3 or 4 more little guys and 2 necklaces right now, but I am making 2 more today. I will post when they are done.

All of this means I need to get out of bed. Ugh.

Congrats on finding a home little guy!!

Why does it have to be so difficult!!

So last week I got pulled over, the first time ever in the history of me driving. My registration was out. It's out because I can't pass my smog test due to a check engine light on my dash that's been there forever now. The cop was nice enough and told me to try disconnecting my battery for a few minutes to reset the computer and guess what - IT TOTALLY WORKED! It didn't stop her from giving me a $200 ticket though... Now I need to go to Oregon's DEQ (Dept of Environmental Quality). BUT now my brake light is flashing... I am thinking it's just low fluid, but with my luck it's probably a $500 job. Plus I probably won't pass my smog check and will have to pay another grand. Cool. Will I EVER begin saving for my dream home?