After freaking out about getting everything done that I needed to, I decided to get a start on things. I called the Department of Vital Statistics yesterday and found out that the fastest way to obtain a copy of my birth certificate was to drive there and get it. As you could imagine with the gas prices today, this was not something I was over joyed about since I would have to drive to Austin which is about 3 hours away, but it needed to be done. I also sat down and made a list of everything I need to do so that as it get done I can mark it off the list. I have become a fan of lists which may surprise some because I am not the most organized person. This is one step for me in the right direction to becoming organized.
So, I decided that if I was going to go to Austin I was going to make a day of it. The drive actually wasn't that bad after I got out of Dallas. I knew that I was going to be driving through the city where I was born, so I made plans to stop there on the way home. After finding the building I needed to get my birth certificate, I fill out the paper work and pay the money only to be told that I could pick it up tomorrow. I calmly explained to them that I would not be able to come back tomorrow because I had just drove 3 hours to get there. Thankfully, they were able to get it much sooner. I can gladly state that I now have a certified copy of my birth certificate. May not be a big deal so most, but it's like gold when you are working with a fairly short dead line.
Well, after getting that done, I decided to look around Austin some. I went to the state capital and arrived just in time for the next tour, which just happened to be free. You can't beat that. It was actually interesting. I really enjoy history, so it was fun to hear the history of TX. The building was amazing! Here are a few pictures.
On the way back to the hotel I decided to stop in Temple, TX which is where I was born. I stopped at this cute little diner for lunch then went to find the hospital were I was born. I know, corny, but what else did I have to do today? It was fun. Here are pictures of the diner where I ate and the hospital where I was born.
All in all, it was a pretty good day. Oh, and I found gas for 3.81 which was an added plus.
2 comments:
I'm proud of you for just getting in your car and driving off to Austin to get your birth certificate, then taking a tour of the capitol. Also for detouring to see where you were born. You are quite the little adventurer - but then for a girl who's traveled all over the world, a trip to Austin isn't that big of a deal.
I'm glad you'll have Tara, Matt and the kids there with you tomorrow. You won't be so bored and lonely. Love and miss you!
Mom
it's over $4 in Nashville!!! You lucky duck! So glad you got the birth certificate taken care of. Have fun as you continue to explore!
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