Much too old for a fake ID

After I started my job with Deloitte in 2004 I found I had very little time to take care of any personal business but somehow I managed to find one morning where I would have enough time to get a California Driver's License.  Early that morning, I rolled out of bed, threw a t-shirt on and raced to the DMV in hopes of missing the crowds.  I barely passed the written test (who knew that you had to take a written test), took my photo, and waited two weeks for my new license to arrive.  When it finally came, I regretted not taking the time to at least comb my hair before rushing off that morning.

I insist that I have never smoked pot - despite what it may look like in this picture.  And yes, I am gay, but I am not the "frightening butch" that this lovely image makes me out to be.  So, the picture was "not cute" but at least, at the time, it somewhat resembled me and I was not questioned when proving my age or identity.  But over the past several years, my physical appearance has slowly changed and the licence has become quite the problem, especially recently.  I get funny looks when using it at bars, and have even had to show secondary proof of identification a few times.  People have accused me of using a fake ID and on one occurrence, accused me of using my "old, fat mother in-laws license" (where the bouncer came up with this I am not sure but I found it simultaneously hilarious and insulting).    Newer friends (and girlfriends) have found this old ID highly entertaining, studying it for several minutes in disbelief.  

Deciding that I am much too old for a fake ID, I resolved it was time to pay the $22, brave the lines and get a new photo taken.   This time I took a shower, did my hair and makeup. I came to the realization that the photo on my ID is probably seen by more people than any other picture and I should put at least a little effort into it.  The new ID arrived in the mail yesterday, and I must say I am rather pleased with it.  It is a good picture as far as ID pictures go.

I presented both the new and old IDs to a group of friends last night because I was told that it would be a fun "stupid human trick."  One stated "you got hot" - yeah well, I guess I did.  Go me.