don't speed.

this, is a ticket.

I received it in july. it was my very first ticket. so, I

scheduled an informal hearing, as suggested by many, in order

to request the dismissal of points on my license. the day came.

I tried not to worry as I've heard multiple success stories. I was

humble. admitted my wrong. apologized. it didn't work. she

spoke rather quick as the words, "you realize everyone who

comes in here says the exact same thing" rolled off her tongue.

I was almost out the door when, to make matters worse, she added,

"nice necklace, by the way."

I've since appealed. which involved posting bond. talk about

feeling like a criminal. I arrived at the courthouse. inmates in

orange jumpsuits tended the lawns. dogs cried from the adjacent

animal control building. I entered the building, only to be immediately

frisked (dang coach belt set off the metal detector) in full view of curious

onlookers, most assuredly wondering what I was there for. I wrote my

check. the receipt said, "PEOPLE VS. CARIN SODEMAN".

ugh.

sucks.