October 05, 2012

Attempt #2

I did not want to go back to the detention center today.
Especially after this comment to yesterday's post:

And, just for the record, at least when I had to do it -- they HATE doing them for regular, law-abiding citizens like us. And, although the state says to give your mail to them to put in the mail for you, they refuse to do it. I found them to be really hostile about the whole thing. I'll look forward to seeing how it goes for you!!
Thank you, Ms. Beth.
You gave me such confidence.
Ha!

I dressed even cuter today.
Just saying...
Put on a new jacket.
An adorable white one with a ruffles on the back.
Cuz you know, new clothes make you feel better about yourself.
Sassy, even.

I knew just where to go today.
Didn't run any yellow/red lights.
Wore my seatbelt the entire drive there.
Found a great parking spot.
And confidently walked into the building.
Through the metal detector.
And up to the window.

Mr. Master Controller: Can I help you?
Me: I need my fingerprints for a background check.
Mr. MC: Oh, we can't possibly do it before 1:00 today.
               You might even want to call before you come.

Are. You. Kidding me? (again)
How difficult can this be?

Of course, I called my hubby.
To tell him all about it.
I was in a store. 
He said: Just shop lift something.
              Then I bet they'll have time to get your fingerprints.

I was joking yesterday when I said
It would be easier to get arrested.

I'm thinking it's not really a joke anymore.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness!!! Sorry about my negative (but true haha)comment AND that you got there to be turned away yet again! Seriously!!?!?! But, you will be an awesome sub!! Maybe you can sub for me sometime!

Amy said...

This whole drama makes me laugh! But only because it's not happening to me. :)

Marc, Sarah, Luke, and Kate said...

My husband had to get fingerprinted for a background check a couple of years ago....he had a similar experience. AND, at one point, they couldn't do it because somebody had just gotten arrested and was on his way over in a police car. So yes, felons do indeed come first. Best of luck next week :)

Melissa Flaming said...

Oh brother! I am having to do the fingerprint thing, for our schools.
Two diffs:
#1- I was told to call for an appt. at the dist. office (so I'm wondering if it's a REAL fingerprint kit) and she was asking ME when I could come.
#2- I have to pay for it myself!!! $40!! I have to PAY to get a job!! That's how poor our school systems are now. pitiful.
Well, one way or another I suppose we'll eventually be employees of our respective school systems. :)