I think unknowns are the worst.

At this point, there is one thing I know in terms of transition schedule - that I'll submit and swear my name change petition on Tuesday.

Work has stated that transition there cannot happen until I have my new ID, and that's what introduces the unknown. First, though I can't say this for every county, one does not walk out of the courthouse with the name change orders here, instead they are sent via post at a later point. The same goes with driver's license.

I'm hoping these steps happen quickly but, if not, it could be as late as May.