sick of it all

So here's the latest scoop: I indeed do not have a credit history, because I changed my name. Both my credit cards are still under the old name (I didn't bother notifying them of the change, since I'm still using checks with the old name to pay my bills). My social security number, however, is now officially tied to the new name - so the credit report for a person of that name comes up blank. And because I've already changed my name with Social Security, the loan officer says we can't use the old name to apply for a loan. Looks like I've stylishly shot myself in the foot. But then, I wasn't expecting to be applying for mortgage loans anytime soon. It wasn't my idea, remember?...

My mother doesn't know about this new development yet. I bet she'll be thrilled.:/ And then I'll have to withstand the full force of her righteous indignation with the whole thing - my humble self included. "Why on earth did you have to change your name in the first place?" - she will ask. And somehow I get the feeling that "Because I hated the one you gave me" is not the correct answer.:|

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