That it pours.
You know the saying, as above, it never rains that it pours. It’s pouring here, and I don’t mean rain.
The day before yesterday, we were reminded that our car registration was past due, and that we needed to take care of this right away. No doubt.
So, our friend Jesús contacted the mechanic in our area who always validates the cars in the condo. He sent me the form for what’s called the “multa”, which is the fine for paying late. Yesterday I walked to the bank to pay it, which was $2,263.00 MXN, or $113 USD. Ugh.
So, today the mechanic sent me a form that we pay yearly for owning the vehicle, which, this year is $2,756 MXN, or $136 USD. Unfortunately, when I got to the bank with this second bill, the date of expiration of that form, and probably the amount, no doubt, expired yesterday.
Back home I walked, a bit faster than my walk to the bank, found Jesús, told him what happened. He called the mechanic, while I was standing with him.
The mechanic proceeded to tell us that he would send me a current form, but did I realize that our license plate sticker also has expired? Really? What’s next?
I probably shouldn’t ask. I’m grateful to have a car to which requires all that I had put aside this month for “savings”. Ha!
There’s always next month.
Until next time, stay happy, and healthy in the Lord.
Follow up: I received the updated form today as well, and I m happy to tell you I have until the 30th of April to pay the same amount as before. Thank you Jesus. And Jesús. Another walk to the bank tomorrow, and more sunshine. It gives me a bit of color, and vitamins. Win, win.