I was issued a new drivers license when we moved 9 years ago. In preparation I curled my bob under nice and tight, heavily starched my white, collared shirt and pulled my favorite red v-neck over the top. I put on a light coat of matching red lipstick, which was the first and only time I've worn it mind you, and loaded my babies into the car. At the Drivers License Division I stood with perfect posture and smiled for all I was worth when they snapped the picture.
Let me sum the outcome up with this recent comment from a girl working behind a counter at the mall: "You look way older in this picture than you do now."
So we moved a year ago and since I had the old school license with my social security number printed willy nilly across the front I decided it was as good a time as any to update. I wore my newly washed hair down, donned a sensible black v-neck, thew on a pair of earrings and smeared some carmex across my pale lips. I was going for understated this time.
The gal counted to three as she popped her bubble gum and the camera clicked. "Cute," she said as we both took a look at the finished product.
"One of my eyes looks a little bigger than the other one," I complained. "Will you take it again?"
"Fine. But only once more and we can't get this picture back again."
I agreed to her terms and again took my place in front of the aqua blue sheet. Snap.
Have you ever seen the movie "Goonies?" Remember the guy that lived locked up underground? Remember his skidiwampus eyes?
My new "understated" drivers license photo.
6 comments:
I had the same comment referring to my drivers license a couple of years ago. Thank heavens for reverse aging.
I wonder how long it lasts? I guess until you update the drivers license. I hope they let me keep the photo I currently have at least another 10 years.
Everyone loves Sloth and he saved the day! You are beautiful no matter what.
I am actually laughing out loud! Sloth was my favorite... and you are too!
Ha ha ha....I hate my driver's license picture. I swear it is the camera. I have yet to know someone who likes their picture. I think all pictures that are that small and end up on some sort of a card or other are bound to make anyone look like Sloth.
Honestly though Jodi, I think you look amazing. The fact that you are able to look fabulous with just a bit of carmex and freshly washed hair makes me green with envy.
Loved the story!
Just yesterday, I took my 15 year old to get her drivers permit. She responded to her photo in a similar manner... "I look zitty, fat, my hair is too curly and my eyes are squinty"...but the picture I saw was an adorable teen with a brilliant smile, bright eyes and a world of potential for the taking.
That is, if she doesn't get killed in the car.
Sloth - that is funny, I am laughing out loud.
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