It has been 5 months since we've gotten married and today, I've officially changed my name with the Social Security Administration! Of course, it's just the beginning because I've still got to change my name on my driver's license, school records, bank accounts, etc., but it's a major first step! I'm glad it only took me about 30 minutes too. Social security is getting pretty organized these days... :)
To me, it's a big thing to make this change officially. It's one of the most visible proofs and statements of unity. I completely dropped my maiden name for a couple reasons... one, it's far too common for me to miss it (haha), and two, I see marriage as beginning a completely new life with your spouse. I take the concept of leaving and cleaving very seriously. I believe it's important to define a clear distinction between your life with your first family and your new life with your new family. And just for an added peace of mind, digging yourself in a deeper and more binding situation, legally, kind of makes it harder to get yourself out of it, right? I see it as a little incentive to fight for a marriage rather than to fight for another name change. ;)
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011
OFFICIALLY Officially Mrs. Vo!
It has been 5 months since we've gotten married and today, I've officially changed my name with the Social Security Administration! Of course, it's just the beginning because I've still got to change my name on my driver's license, school records, bank accounts, etc., but it's a major first step! I'm glad it only took me about 30 minutes too. Social security is getting pretty organized these days... :)
To me, it's a big thing to make this change officially. It's one of the most visible proofs and statements of unity. I completely dropped my maiden name for a couple reasons... one, it's far too common for me to miss it (haha), and two, I see marriage as beginning a completely new life with your spouse. I take the concept of leaving and cleaving very seriously. I believe it's important to define a clear distinction between your life with your first family and your new life with your new family. And just for an added peace of mind, digging yourself in a deeper and more binding situation, legally, kind of makes it harder to get yourself out of it, right? I see it as a little incentive to fight for a marriage rather than to fight for another name change. ;)
To me, it's a big thing to make this change officially. It's one of the most visible proofs and statements of unity. I completely dropped my maiden name for a couple reasons... one, it's far too common for me to miss it (haha), and two, I see marriage as beginning a completely new life with your spouse. I take the concept of leaving and cleaving very seriously. I believe it's important to define a clear distinction between your life with your first family and your new life with your new family. And just for an added peace of mind, digging yourself in a deeper and more binding situation, legally, kind of makes it harder to get yourself out of it, right? I see it as a little incentive to fight for a marriage rather than to fight for another name change. ;)
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