SO UPSET with myself Passport in New Orleans

[mylilnikita]

OMG. Thank goodness I read these boards, I forgot that passports go through New Orleans. Guess what? My DD's new passport is there and we were waiting for it to come around the 10th of September. I called the Passport info line and sure enough, guess where it is? 13th floor of Passport office in New Orleans. The lady on the phone said to sit tight until the end of September and call back and if it still isn't possible to get, then we'll take it from there. Had I not read a previous post about passport office in New Orleans and gone to the link, I would have been calling the passport info line in the middle of September wondering where my DD's passport was, then would have had a DUH moment when she would tell me it is in New Orleans on the 13th floor. Our trip is the end of November and her birth certificate and my custody papers are with the passport, fortunately, I can always get copies of them. On a good note, my passport that I had renewed isn't in New Orleans, it is up north getting processed.Thank you for reading this. I know it isn't cool to whine about something trivial as that when people don't have anything. I just didn't want any "snags" to keep us from going.Just when I thought I had all my ducks in a row, some crazy goose gets in line-lol. On another good note, I don't have to pay for the passport now, according the lady on the phone, getting a refund.
As for people getting upset about how they are taking my tone, do not think that I dont think about hurricane survivors, I was one myself. People come here to learn about trips, ideas and sometimes vent. Sometimes, in my case, I didn't quite express my true intention and that is my fault, and that is why I edited this post, so please read it over. however, people need to get a grip and not be judgemental, especially in their own lives, they have worries, concerns, wondering how the gas prices and or shortage is going to affect them in their personal life and doubtfully thinking about the survivors while at the gas station or when they get to eat a hot meal. I truly hope the people who are trying to be politcally correct will never endure a disaster such as a hurricane, tornado and have everything taken away, because believe me, as I was sitting at a library having to use a computer to reach my aunt to tell her we were alive because a tree ripped part of my house off, I didnt get upset with people on these boards about their concerns about taking kids out of school or not being able to get a character meal.

 

[jragland]

I read your post several times and composed a response. Then I took a deep breath....and decided just to wish you a wonderful cruise.

Jim

 

[mylilnikita]

Thanks for the deep breath. like I said I know it isn't cool to whine. But in all fairness, I deserve this vacation: 2003, Hurricane Isabel rocked my world when a tree fell on my house with me resting on the end of my bed because I couldn't get comfortable and had roof beams fall on where my head should have been, so I do know what it is like to lose pretty much everything. The house was reconstructed in Dec. 2003, then my father was diagnosed with lung cancer and died 7 months later.Now my mom is recovering in the hospital after pneumonia and surgery on her lung. My life hasn't been the same since the hurricane and I am fortunate for what I have and I live life to the fullest and I am not feeling guilty about going. It is just, that I know life throws you stuff, but I would like a break after 2 years of trying to get my life back the way it was and honestly I think if one more thing goes wrong, I will just have a breakdown.

 

[mommasita]

Thanks for the deep breath. like I said I know it isn't cool to whine. But in all fairness, I deserve this vacation: 2003, Hurricane Isabel rocked my world when a tree fell on my house with me resting on the end of my bed because I couldn't get comfortable and had roof beams fall on where my head should have been, so I do know what it is like to lose pretty much everything. The house was reconstructed in Dec. 2003, then my father was diagnosed with lung cancer and died 7 months later.Now my mom is recovering in the hospital after pneumonia and surgery on her lung. My life hasn't been the same since the hurricane and I am fortunate for what I have and I live life to the fullest and I am not feeling guilty about going. It is just, that I know life throws you stuff, but I would like a break after 2 years of trying to get my life back the way it was and honestly I think if one more thing goes wrong, I will just have a breakdown.

Yes, you most certainly do deserve this...Prayers will be said for you and your family tonight..

 

[jragland]

I guess I should clarify my feelings. Number one, My heart goes out to you for the things that have happened to your family. Things like those are hard to deal with and unfortunately all too many of us have to deal with them. I truly do wish you a wonderful vacation. Life goes on and people go about their business...and that's how it should be. It's the only way.

My only concern was the tone of the thread about being "so upset" about the passport. I am sure that there are people who will be reading these boards who have a very personal loss at this time and being upset about a passport and paperwork, that you can replace without missing your cruise, might not sit well with them.

I read another post about someone having mixed feelings about their pending cruise when so many are suffering...but they will go as they should. It just seemed to be a more sympathetic tone than the title of your post.

I do wish you a great cruise, and this was not personal. I would just hope people on these boards and any others will think about the hundreds of thousands of people who might take offense to such a post. I'll probably catch hell for this response...but oh well.

Jim

 

[dvcChrisVWL]

Thank you for reading this. I know it isn't cool to whine about something trivial as that when people don't have anything.

Then why did you post this whining when people are dying?

 

[mylilnikita]

1. People are always dying. I almost did that a couple times myself. I admitted I was whining, but people come here to vent sometimes. I was even joking at the end about having a goose come into my duck line, get over it.
2. People are always suffering with disasters or wars, but life goes on.
People are worried about the price of gas and not being able to fillup their hummers and suvs, how many are thinking about how these people are dying when you are sitting at the gas station?
If these people had officials that cared, they would have gotten them out of the way of a hurricane, a few days before by any means necessary, but they didn't. I am not responsible for that.


If my tone upset people, don't read it. If you aren't going to read the whole thing, don't say anything until you read the whole thing. I was joking at the end. Yes, it was upsetting, but it was a vent.

 

[MelissaE1]

I rarely respond to controversial threads, but for God's sake. Feeling upset about something that happens to you personally does not make you some kind of degenerate or negate your feelings of sadness for the tragedy that occured to others. Day to day life goes on with everything that comes with it, it's just the way it is. Pretending it doesn't isn't helpful to anyone. Nor does suggesting others are less than they should be for experiencing a normal emotion.

Give the OP some support, or at least a break.

 

[tjmw2727]

Then why did you post this whining when people are dying?

If that is your feeling - why did you post as well?

 

[aprilgail2]

Wow, I feel sorry for the OP....just because they are upset about their passports doesn't mean they are unfeeling about what is going on in the world....GET A GRIP PEOPLE!!!!
Hope everything works out for you mylilnikita!!

 

[jragland]

I knew I shoudn't have said anything. Don't get me wrong. They have every right to be upset that something may upset thier plans. I would be too. I do not have an argument with that. I just said that the title could have been somewhat modified considering what is going on in our country right now. I should have sent a PM...didn't mean to start anything..

 

[mylilnikita]

jragland: I need to apologize to you. I am overly sensitive today, my Mom has to go to rehab for a couple weeks when she has been in the hospital for 4 weeks all ready. I should have put in the post that it wasn't that I was so upset or distraught, I knew I could get other documents here. I was more upset that I didn't think about the passport distribution center? is in New Orleans, when I had seen it on my passport. Had I not seen a previous post about the Passport office being closed, and to read if people had sent away for their passports. I would have been calling the passport info line about the middle of September asking where was DD's passport just to have them tell me, it is New Orleans after a hurricane hit it. You along with everyone else are entitled to your opinion and I should have worded it differently and am about to edit if I still can. I was writing a note to you when another poster was writing why would I write an whine about it, but this poster didn't go to a "gas related" post when people were whining about the price of gas. No hard feelings between you and I, I hope.

 

[dvcChrisVWL]

If that is your feeling - why did you post as well?

Obviously to point out that the poster knew that they probably shouldn't post it, but did any way. What is your motivation? You could not tell why I posted?

 

[dvcChrisVWL]

1. People are always dying. I almost did that a couple times myself. I admitted I was whining, but people come here to vent sometimes. I was even joking at the end about having a goose come into my duck line, get over it.

I did not appreciate the "joke". Just as you are, I am venting, too.

If my tone upset people, don't read it. If you aren't going to read the whole thing, don't say anything until you read the whole thing. I was joking at the end. Yes, it was upsetting, but it was a vent.

I did read the whole thing. Just as I did then, I still now don't think the "joke" was funny. And this, too is a vent.

 

[mylilnikita]

I guess you and I have different senses of humor. I wanted to have all my ducks in a row-meaning I wanted all the paperwork I needed-then a goose came along-meaning I forgot the Passport distribution center was in New Orleans. Just like I had to go the DMV when my father passed because they sent a letter saying they knew he was dead and to come in and change registration, I had to go to the courthouse, get a executor paper notarized, then I get to the DMV show them the paper sayng they knew he was dead, then showing them the executor paper as they told me to have on the phone, but I had to go get a death certificate and for some reason they wanted the last will and testament as well. When I thought I had all my ducks were in a row to get this done, a goose got in line it is just an expression.
I am able to laugh at myself. When the tree was taken off my house, I joked about how I always wanted a skylight. Sorry if you don't take my sense of humor.
And we are in America and thankfully we have the freedom of speech, people can vent, express their opinions and since we both have, there should be nothing more to say.

 

[musicgirl]

Aprilgail2, well said.

When I come to the disboards, it helps me to relax and forget about things for awhile, after all we are talking about taking vacations here. Something those people affected are obviously not doing. Something very trivial to what they are going through.

It doesn't mean that what is happening in our personal lives is not important, just on a different scale. I'm sure everyone who is able to post is thankful that they can and feel bad for those who can not.

It is absolutely horrifying that anyone has to go through something like this or anything else bad for that matter.

Did I get upset about something today? Yes, and in the big picture it actually sounds silly if I were to tell you. It doesn't mean I don't feel for those people or think my life is more important.

Personally, I think the OP didn't want to sound like he/she was upset because "the hurricane got in the way". I think he/she tried to make it clear.

As bad as we all feel, most lives are not going to stop because of what happens. We're going to get upset over things in our own lives no matter how small, we are humans.

We had to stop watching tv, because it is so horrible and sad. What can we do? Well, I know I can not just leave and go help. It would be nice if I could. Our schools are doing financial drives to help. I was touched by the number of high school students standing along the walk way to the football game collecting money in buckets tonight.

Yes, take a deep breath, be glad that you can. Do what you can for those who need help. Am I going to stop dreaming or planning a vacation? No, it helps keep me sane in these difficult times. I don't know about you, but the disboards is a place where I can escape the everyday stress.

 

[Pacha]

mylilnikita, from someone who has a relative that lives in New Orleans, don't worry about some peoples responses. Tragedies happen everyday to someone and sometimes our problems may pale to those tragedies but it doesn't mean we are uncaring or less feeling if we talk about our own problems. This is supposed to be a forum to discuss things not to belitte and name call. I hope everything works out for you.

 

[johare]

Is your trip at the end of November a cruise? If so, you don't need a passport.

 

[mylilnikita]

Thank you to the other posters who get it. Pacha-are your relatives safe? My DD will be going to school next week and at open house, we discussed starting a fundraiser when school starts.



musicgirl: You are right, the only hurricane that got in my way was Isabel. And actually, looking back I have learned a couple things: Leave, don't stay, everything is replacable, except my grandmother's furniture, but I have one piece left and most importantly I have my life. I took all the pictures and put them in plastic bags. There are hotels that allow dogs, which I didn't know about, I have a big dog, and he doesn't like staying in a cage, so I stayed with him, while my parents to my daughter to a hotel. I learned that life is short, I have done things afterwards, like parasailing that I would never have done before. I learned that I have the BEST neighbors in the world. They came and got me out my house because I was hysterical. They took my dog with them so he wouldn't be alone in the house and I wish I hadn't been so stupid,because he is scared at loud noises now or when thunder shakes the house, just like the tree did. I thought he would hate being in a cage, which he does hate, but he is like that because of my choice, even though I had the best intentions.

 

[mylilnikita]

My cruise is Dec. 1,2005. My TA had suggested I get one for my daughter,because the laws were going to change, this was told to me some time back and now I read that the dates have been changed. So I just have to get another copy of her birth certificate and custody papers which are both available to just go pick them up here in my city. My passport was going to expire this month and I had it renewed and was told it was in New Hampshire as I procrastinated and sent it on August 26.