So I've decided to stop whining about it

and just get started with the name changing process.

ok please just one more whine? I dont WANNA change my name!!!!!

I dont know why I'm having such a hard time getting my head around this concept. DH can't comprehend why I'd have a hard time. HE'S not the one changing his name.

ok whine over

ya know, i was nervous about doing it too. when u spend so many years as one thing, it is very hard to just up and change it. now that ive been my new name for about nine months now, i can honestly say it is not as big a deal as i thought it was. i recently came to the realization that no matter what my last name is, im still me. that may sound silly but its true. youd be surprised how quickly youll get used to it if you do decide to go ahead with it. good luck whatever u do!!