After making a deposit on our cruise back in June, I realized that I needed to get the ball rolling and get my passport! Couldn't get to Spain or Italy without a passport. Going on this cruise actually forced me to get a passport. I've had the paperwork for quite some time--filled it out on numerous occasions, but could never force myself to go down to the county building to turn it in. I actually took my passport picture at the local FedEx Kinko's (now FedEx Office) back in mid-April when I took a concealed weapons permit class. Never expected that of me, huh? 
Anyways...I filled out the passport application, and being super prepared, even went to the bank to take cash out in case I couldn't pay with a check or debit card. I had to scrounge around the house for a copy of my birth certificate (thanks mom for being on top of things). My arrival at the county administration building was filled excitement as I realize that obtaining a passport will open my eyes to a whole new world. Literally. I produce the necessary documentation, only to be told that a copy of my birth certificate is not acceptable. Well, I couldn't find the original! Luckily, because I was born in Utah, I quickly drove the five blocks to the public health department, paid $18 for another one, and returned to the county building. The cash came in handy--I had to pay $25 to the county and they didn't accept cash or debit cards. Wrote a check out for $75 to the federal government and away the application went! I was even given a compliment by the lady that both my passport photo and drivers license picture were nice! :)Today, I received an email letting me know that my passport application has finished processing and is in the mail even as I type! Because it is being shipped priority, it should arrive by next Tuesday! The email was even kind enough to give me a tracking number! WOO HOO! I am one step closer! Spain, France and Italy here I come!
Incidentally, everyone has asked if I was allowed to smile in my passport photo. They didn't tell me I couldn't, so I did. I'm also assuming that since my application was processed and in the mail, it's not that big of a deal.
No comments:
Post a Comment