Yeah, I'm gonna saunter on out of here, because what's bumming me out is so lame compared to you guys. Umm... I just find I can no longer relate to or tolerate any of my girl friends anymore. And it's frustrating, because I WANT girl friends.
Tramadol. It's prescribed for me to only take a teeny-tiny dose at night, and more if I get an actual migraine, but I'm trying to go without and I get all restless and uncomfortable and depressed and crazy and can't sleep when I don't take it. This was an experimental therapy that they were trying for me...bad idea I guess.
I spent a good deal of the day sending away money I didn't have to various county courts in order to prevent further fees and possible incarceration. And dealing with their general incompetence.
When the fuck did a fix-it ticket become $25? This state is rapidly becoming too expensive to live in.
@soulcamp: Working on it...hoping i don't stab someone in the process! I'm actually gonna just tough out the insomnia, maybe take an Ambien tonight or something. I want this shit out of my system.
@soulgramps, this state is ridiculous when it comes to to their courts and dmv. I had a fixit ticket last year that snowballed into such an expensive disaster. And that was after I actually had paid my registration on time. Unfortunately our low-level state employees, including people I know at the dmv, say they don't get paid enough to do a good job.
@extemp: Your doctor is aware of your history, right? If it's not supposed to be addictive, then I guess they probably didn't see any problems. But thank goodness you're aware of its effect on you and you are taking action.
@Mrs. Cakes: I asked one of the veterinarians I work for about it (he's also a pharmacist) and he says that it's not addictive to about 90% of people, but in the other 10% it totally latches on in the brain and can cause crazy withdrawl symptoms. It would've been nice to know about this BEFORE YOU PRESCRIBE IT TO ME. Fucking doctors.
Oh, I forget they prescribe it to animals all the time. I actually had beef flavored trammies for my cat when he was neutered.
I keep a bottle in my purse for headaches and stuff, but if I take more than a few in a day I get soooo sick. My boyfriend loves them. Good thing they are so cheap and readily available in TJ.
@Mrs. Cakes The last fix-it ticket was for missing tags. I put the tags on, had it checked off, and mailed it in. Apparently, they either never received it, or didn't process it, because it got outsourced to a collection agency who then insisted I pay $808 or lose my license. The court refused to even talk to me (even though I had proof I mailed the correction), so I had to bite it and pay the $808. However, the collection agency (who is privately owned and responsible to no one) screwed it up and I still don't have my license. Still dealing with that.
Today's ticket was for a headlight. The fee was more than the cost to have the headlight replaced. But this time, that shit was mailed CERTIFIED!!!
I ended up going to the DMV to get my stickers and paper registration, but they wouldn't give it to me until I did a change of address, because I had just moved. So I went to the court with the paper saying it was paid and registered, just pending an address change. I also had my receipt from paying it a couple months before and a printout from the DMV report printing thing car dealerships use, all confirming it was paid on time. But the just basically told me to fuck off and come back later. So finally I DID have my registration and everything ready to go, but my boss wouldn't let me off work early enough for night court. So I sent it in and of course, they never got it. By that time, I had gotten rid of that car and signed off of it. The judge told me at that point I could bring in the release of liability, to just have the dmv send me that. I've requested twice, nothing. Now I get collection letters in and my license is suspended. Still not entirely sure or that concerned with getting it taken care of, seeing as how I don't even own a car now.
I called the LA courts today, and after being hung up on several times because there were "too many people on hold", I finally got put in the queue. There were 78 people ahead of me. After 45 minutes on the line, I had to hang up. Guess I'll try again tomorrow.
I'd say it's time for a little socialism. For example, f you have 75 people on hold every minute of every day, then YOU NEED MORE FUCKING OPERATORS!
@Mrs. Cakes The state has outsourced everything to private companies that are not accountable to anyone, and don't give a shit about anything but taking our money. It's outrageous.
The only thing I don't understand is why two simple state agencies can't just connect with each other. I mean, even in the banks, we had access to people's DMV records. It wouldn't be that hard to confirm that something was paid for, with or without a physical sticker on the plate.
@Mrs. Cakes Well, the collection agency refused to accept my proof of correction, claiming they are only authorized to accept payments. Now they are claiming the reported the payment to the court. The DMV says the court has not filed the clearance on my license. But the court still refuses to talk to me, saying that once it's been referred to the collection agency, I have to deal with them. The agency says all they can do is report the payment (which they did over a month ago). I am stuck in administrative limbo. No one seems to have to authority to fix this, so I am fucked (apparently, just like you).
Anyway, I hope everyone's problems get better soon. I'm gonna try forgetting about mine for the rest of the night by drinking beer and watching people make fools of themselves. I'll go back to dealing with the effectively worthless CA state government tomorrow.
I think I've become physically addicted to one of my migraine medications. I'm having a hard time going off of it. This depresses me.
Eeeh. Which one?
Basically, my family is falling apart - I have no idea how to communicate with my relatives anymore and its getting worse every day.
Aside from your disheartening sacrifice, nothing really.
Sorry kiddo.
Yeah, I'm gonna saunter on out of here, because what's bumming me out is so lame compared to you guys. Umm... I just find I can no longer relate to or tolerate any of my girl friends anymore. And it's frustrating, because I WANT girl friends.
Not that I was the greatest communicator, to begin with, but its just devastating to realize that talking to them is as fun as talking to a wall.
Tramadol. It's prescribed for me to only take a teeny-tiny dose at night, and more if I get an actual migraine, but I'm trying to go without and I get all restless and uncomfortable and depressed and crazy and can't sleep when I don't take it. This was an experimental therapy that they were trying for me...bad idea I guess.
@extemp: Yeah, you need to get off that quick! :-(
Tramadols are supposed to not be addictive, but I know like three people who are crazy about them.
When I was on them the doctor was like "yeeeah, take 2 a day. More if you are actually in pain."
I spent a good deal of the day sending away money I didn't have to various county courts in order to prevent further fees and possible incarceration. And dealing with their general incompetence.
When the fuck did a fix-it ticket become $25? This state is rapidly becoming too expensive to live in.
And @Consu - that SUCKS!!!
@soulcamp: Working on it...hoping i don't stab someone in the process! I'm actually gonna just tough out the insomnia, maybe take an Ambien tonight or something. I want this shit out of my system.
@soulgramps, this state is ridiculous when it comes to to their courts and dmv. I had a fixit ticket last year that snowballed into such an expensive disaster. And that was after I actually had paid my registration on time. Unfortunately our low-level state employees, including people I know at the dmv, say they don't get paid enough to do a good job.
@extemp: Your doctor is aware of your history, right? If it's not supposed to be addictive, then I guess they probably didn't see any problems. But thank goodness you're aware of its effect on you and you are taking action.
@Mrs. Cakes: I asked one of the veterinarians I work for about it (he's also a pharmacist) and he says that it's not addictive to about 90% of people, but in the other 10% it totally latches on in the brain and can cause crazy withdrawl symptoms. It would've been nice to know about this BEFORE YOU PRESCRIBE IT TO ME. Fucking doctors.
@soulcamp: Oh yeah. We had a whole conversation about it and he assured me that it would be fine. LIES!
Oh, I forget they prescribe it to animals all the time. I actually had beef flavored trammies for my cat when he was neutered.
I keep a bottle in my purse for headaches and stuff, but if I take more than a few in a day I get soooo sick. My boyfriend loves them. Good thing they are so cheap and readily available in TJ.
@Mrs. Cakes The last fix-it ticket was for missing tags. I put the tags on, had it checked off, and mailed it in. Apparently, they either never received it, or didn't process it, because it got outsourced to a collection agency who then insisted I pay $808 or lose my license. The court refused to even talk to me (even though I had proof I mailed the correction), so I had to bite it and pay the $808. However, the collection agency (who is privately owned and responsible to no one) screwed it up and I still don't have my license. Still dealing with that.
Today's ticket was for a headlight. The fee was more than the cost to have the headlight replaced. But this time, that shit was mailed CERTIFIED!!!
I ended up going to the DMV to get my stickers and paper registration, but they wouldn't give it to me until I did a change of address, because I had just moved. So I went to the court with the paper saying it was paid and registered, just pending an address change. I also had my receipt from paying it a couple months before and a printout from the DMV report printing thing car dealerships use, all confirming it was paid on time. But the just basically told me to fuck off and come back later. So finally I DID have my registration and everything ready to go, but my boss wouldn't let me off work early enough for night court. So I sent it in and of course, they never got it. By that time, I had gotten rid of that car and signed off of it. The judge told me at that point I could bring in the release of liability, to just have the dmv send me that. I've requested twice, nothing. Now I get collection letters in and my license is suspended. Still not entirely sure or that concerned with getting it taken care of, seeing as how I don't even own a car now.
I called the LA courts today, and after being hung up on several times because there were "too many people on hold", I finally got put in the queue. There were 78 people ahead of me. After 45 minutes on the line, I had to hang up. Guess I'll try again tomorrow.
I'd say it's time for a little socialism. For example, f you have 75 people on hold every minute of every day, then YOU NEED MORE FUCKING OPERATORS!
@Mrs. Cakes The state has outsourced everything to private companies that are not accountable to anyone, and don't give a shit about anything but taking our money. It's outrageous.
To be honest, I prefer dealing with collection agencies. I have a lot of experience with them, seeing as how I refuse to pay my medical bills and all.
The only thing I don't understand is why two simple state agencies can't just connect with each other. I mean, even in the banks, we had access to people's DMV records. It wouldn't be that hard to confirm that something was paid for, with or without a physical sticker on the plate.
@Mrs. Cakes Well, the collection agency refused to accept my proof of correction, claiming they are only authorized to accept payments. Now they are claiming the reported the payment to the court. The DMV says the court has not filed the clearance on my license. But the court still refuses to talk to me, saying that once it's been referred to the collection agency, I have to deal with them. The agency says all they can do is report the payment (which they did over a month ago). I am stuck in administrative limbo. No one seems to have to authority to fix this, so I am fucked (apparently, just like you).
@Mrs. Cakes At least you're not driving right now, are you? If I get pulled over, I'll probably be arrested.
Anyway, I hope everyone's problems get better soon. I'm gonna try forgetting about mine for the rest of the night by drinking beer and watching people make fools of themselves. I'll go back to dealing with the effectively worthless CA state government tomorrow.
I drive sometimes, but I'm super careful and ready to accept the consequences of getting caught.
ANYWAY, I think it's funny how no matter what, everyone can come together to collectively hate California's government.