Adventures at the DMV

Actually, it was more of a non-adventure (aside from driving past it and having to turn around).

Note for next time, the SC DMV office on Leeds Ave is across the street from the County Detention center. Must be convenient for them if they happen across someone with an oustanding warrant. The security folks can just march them across the street and be done with it.

Like most states, SC has new requirements for non-US citizens getting driver’s licenses. Mostly it’s just more paperwork to bring, and there are only a few offices you can go to. I got there, got a number from the nice lady at the front desk, filled out a form and had a seat. Waited about 20 minutes before my number was called and 10 minutes later I was handed a sheet of paper that was my temporary license (I guess it’s to tide me over while they inspect my credentials) and had what was probably another cheesy photo taken for my driver’s license. Impressively speedy service.

Getting in shape

My wife and I have both decided it’s time to get back into shape. I’ve managed to pack on a few extra pounds since I stopped cycling when I moved to the US, and wouldn’t mind losing them. So we’re going to try out the Discovery Health Channel’s National Body Challenge.

In 12 weeks, my goal is to drop about 15-20 pounds and try to keep it off. It’ll mean changing some of our cooking and eating habits, which I think is going to be the tough part. Starts at the end of the week on Jan 10. This ought to be fun 🙂

Friday Five, late again

This is only late because there wasn’t a new one up when I checked on Friday, and never got around to checking again later on.

What one thing are you most looking forward to . . .

1. …today?
Lunch with my wife.

2. …over the next week?
Lunches with my wife before she heads back to school.

3. …this year?
Getting more papers written

4. …over the next five years?
Enjoying my work even more.

5. …for the rest of your life?
Spending it with my wife.

Where do you fall on the liberal – conservative political spectrum? (United States)

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Where do you fall on the liberal – conservative political spectrum? (United States)

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My blog reviewed!

Submitted the blog for review to the folks over at Weblog Review a while ago, and yesterday it got reviewed. A very fair and kind review and the reviewer (fembat) seemed to accurately assess the purpose of this blog (I’m certainly not after mass appeal with it).

Thanks TWR 🙂