D-I-V-O-R-C-E
It’s done. I arrived at the court (late, damn traffic!) at 8:20 a.m. and was out of there by 8:40 a.m. I didn’t cry or even feel sad, which I suppose is kind of weird. I wore the black top and skirt (#1 in the photo array) and felt very confident. The prove-up took all of five minutes and the judge approved our final agreement, the wage withholding order for child support and my name change. Chapin did not call me and I did not call him. I should get a copy of the signed/certified orders in a few days and then have to deal with SSA and drivers license changes.
This evening I went to a movie theater/grill with a good friend, ate a chicken quesadilla with iced tea (decided I really didn’t need a margarita on my poor stomach, which is still sensitive from surgery), and watched “Dark Knight.” It was a lot of fun. ![]()









July 21st, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Congratulations!! (I think that’s what one should say??)
July 22nd, 2008 at 6:02 am
Mine was oddly that way, as well, though MANY years ago. Glad you’re hanging in there.
July 22nd, 2008 at 6:51 am
I don’t know if its appropriate, but I’ll say congratulations too! It was a big step to take for yourself and pumpkinhead, and you should be proud of yourself for doing it!
And I’m jealous you went and saw the Dark Knight. I’m studying for the bar right now, and can’t go see it until after the damn test!
July 22nd, 2008 at 7:36 am
I’m glad it went smoothly- after thinking about it so much for the past several weeks, it’s no wonder the actual event seemed anticlimactic, especially since Chapin has already left. I’m glad you had a good night with your friend and yay for a new name and new chapter for you.
July 22nd, 2008 at 8:15 am
Good for you, hon. Good for you.
July 22nd, 2008 at 8:35 am
I’m glad you’ve got that behind you now and can start concentrating on moving forward. And I’m glad you had fun on your first night out as a newly single woman.
July 22nd, 2008 at 10:58 am
Whew! congratulations on this new phase of your life. May all good things come your way.
July 22nd, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Congratulations on the new start to your adult life - many happy times await you!
July 22nd, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Congratulations and condolences.
Sounds like a great way to celebrate, despite the lack of margarita.
July 22nd, 2008 at 8:41 pm
I can’t believe how quickly that happened. Congratulations. Now onto bigger and better things.
July 23rd, 2008 at 8:52 pm
I’m glad you had a great fun night after the ordeal
Friends, food and movies are great therapy!