Sunday, May 25, 2008
Week Past 05/19-05/25/08 (Passport/Tornado)
Fri 05/23 I had to work on my Passport renewal through the mail. The Philippine Consulate is in Chicago. Don't want to drive, don't have time. The mail in renewal form needs to be notarized. The notary service here is far different compared in the Philippines. I just went to the bank where I have an account and have it notarized for free. It's quick. Hassle free. Back home you need to look for an attorney who is licensed to notarize public documents. Then you have to pay a fee depending on how many pages you have on your document. Their offices are usually the hole in the wall type. Mostly located near City Hall where people transacting business with the local government might need their services.
The Post Office does not take credit card for money order as payment ($55) for the renewal fee. Only cash or debit card. I had to go back to the bank's ATM to withdraw. I realized that since I've been using credit card there are times that I don't even have a single $ in my wallet. Not advisable.
After going over the requirement checklist and making sure it's inside the envelope I was finally able to mail my application. Now the waiting part. I've done this 5 years ago and did not have any problem. Keeping my fingers crossed that alls well.
Sun 05/25 there were reported tornado touchdown near Minneapolis. A number of houses were destroyed. Luckily it was nowhere near our area. With spring turning to summer it's tornado and thunderstorm to look out for.
This weekend is supposed to be along weekend with Mon 05/26 being a Memorial Day, a Holiday. Just my luck I'm working the whole week.
