Glitches

The first challenges of this new adventure are what I am calling 'glitches'. Glitches are not big deals by any means, but the do tend to test a persons resolve and resourcefulness. Here is an example. I have been working diligently to get my Alaskan license while I still have access to my computer and records here at home. One of the requirements is to have the PPST test scores (taken in my sophomore year 1992) sent to the agency directly from the ETS (the testing company). Vowing to leaving procrastination as a thing of the past, I contact ETS only to find out they only keep records for 10 years. Did you catch the glitch? The seemly easy request has turned into three different phone calls to track down where I can get an official copy of the original results and the filling out of two more forms to request them. Now, I could go into great deal about a few of the other "glitches" I have encountered, but because I am determine to focus more on the solutions than the problems, I will only briefly list a few of the others. "Your records don't show you ever receive a diphtheria immunization." "Oh no, today is the only day we can't give TB tests. Can you drive back to Rice Lake again on Friday for the test and Monday for the reading?" "Oh I am sorry, I didn't see that the form was suppose to be mail directly to you and not the certification office." Certification office: "If we got the form, we would return it to the issuing office, and they will need to sent it back to you." "We don't have fingerprinting cards anymore, but if you do find some, we can take your prints for $10 per copy" There are many more "glitches", but I think you get the idea. The spin I choose to take on all the "glitches' is simply, "Alrighty then." My goal is to enjoy every moment and use each challenge as a learning experience. So while it is a hassle and at times even hair pulling frustrating, I am (at least for the moment) amused. It's all part of the ride and I thank God for fortitude and resourcefulness.