Our divorce hearing was this morning at 9am and I was surprised by all the people in the courtroom. They actually do many cases at one scheduled time, I had no idea it would be like that. So I got to listen in to other people's cases and dramas. It was very interesting. Since I've been a "good girl" all my life and have never been in a courtroom before I had no idea what to expect. I was a nervous wreck all last night and this morning. (When I was standing before the judge I was wondering if the people behind me could see my legs shaking)
My ex couldn't show up for the hearing today because he's been mobilized for war and is in another state. The judge didn't bat an eyelash that I walked up alone, didn't even ask about my ex, and just proceeded asking me a few questions and then signed the Finds of Facts and it was over. I swear, it took three minutes tops. He said it would be processed this afternoon and that was it. I have no idea when it's final. This afternoon after it's processed? When I receive the papers? Honestly, in my mind I am divorced already so I guess it doesn't really matter.
I was so happy when I left the courtroom I felt like dancing all the way to my car. But with all the cops around I figured that wouldn't be the smartest move- they'd probably detain me to make sure I wasn't drunk or high on something.
The rest of my day I have been on cloud nine, I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I talked to my sister this afternoon and told her I felt like the moment should be marked with a party and a cake just like they do for marriages. I mean, why not? This is a new life for me, a new beginning. A chance to be happy.