Consistency

Is it too much to expect a certain level of consistency?  I admit--I'm a creature of habit.  I base present expectations on past experiences, but who doesn't?  As humans, this is how we are designed and it was for good reason.  You learn not to mess with bees after you step on one, don't you? 

So, on June 5th my coordinator e-mails me and wants to know the status of my 171H.  Have I received the new one?  Nope.  I'd had a sticky note stuck to my computer for weeks reminding me to re-apply for a new I-600A.  In fact I had to move it if I wanted to see my URL bar.  Did I do anything about it.  Nope.  Did it matter that I was expiring in less than 6 weeks?  Nope.  Did I consider the fact that it took 3 months the last time?  Nope.  Are you sensing a lack of excitement this time around?  Yep.

Ok, so the e-mail from Melissa put my butt in gear and I promised to send it ASAP.  And I did, I emailed it the following day.  Within 10 days I received a notice that my updated home study was missing.  I know it wasn't, but I e-mailed by home study agency and they sent a new one immediately.  Only two days after receiving that notice I received another letter notifying me that my fingerprint appointment was in about 10 days.  Huh? 

So I got my fingerprints taken earlier this week to little fanfare (my skin was so dried out they made me put Corn Husker's Oil on--ewww).  Imagine my surprise when I arrived home this evening to find my new 171H.  All I could think is "What the he**?"  I wish it had been that easy last time.  I wish it had taken less time last time because I was stressing the deadline so bad my hair started falling out.  I will say, I have been reassigned to a new Adjudications Officer and maybe that is making the difference?  Either way, I'm happy it arrived and I'm wondering...how long will it take next time? 

I went home to visit the 'rents for the 4th and we had a good time.  Actually, I had an HGTV time and it was awesome.  I'm going to start applying to see if I can be on one of their shows--darn it, I need a new yard! 

I also took some cool pics of the fireworks.  Enjoy!

There are a couple that I think I will frame because they turned out so cool.  I love having a fireworks setting on my camera! 

Mom wanted me to tell everyone that she is doing great!  She is cancer free, will NOT need radiation therapy and has been walking 5 miles a day.  Yeah, 6 days post-op and she was back to walking 5 miles a day.  Wow, she's amazing.