I also got my Colorado Driver's license to make it easier to get a job. Getting the license was an ordeal...seeing as I didn't have an official firm address at the time. I found a local homeless shelter provided services to assist people without permanent residency in getting identification. I had to take a city bus downtown on a specific day to be a the homeless shelter by 7:30am. From there they shuttled a small group of us to the DMV and walked us through the process. It was a cold morning, always a joy waking up and getting dressed at 5am when the temperature on the bus is 15 degrees. But the sacrifice was definitely worth it. Here is a video of me after getting off a mile too early from my destination.
And I purchased a wrecked 1992 Isuzu Trooper. I got a great deal on it. It has 240,000 miles on it, still runs strong. I can now get around much easier. A few local friends have been helping/advising me on fixing it up. We pulled the front end out. I went to a local pull and pay (junkyard). I got a new bumper and some other parts to fix the front end. Now the hood closes properly. I had a new muffler installed. Going to install front brakes this weekend. Here are some pics (pre-repairs).
