passport update

So today I went in to get my passport done. Switched work around so I could leave early and everything. I was so excited to see how smoothly everything went! The lady took my payment, was putting my pictures nicely into the case, and then suddenly looked at the computer screen and a look of horror and mixed regret crossed her face... and she told me that i need my damaged passport to give to them seeing that it's still valid. great. so the consulate in vancouver just mailed it back to me. at least i hope they did-i'm not even sure of that much. so who knows when i'll get it! so now i just await and check my mail diligently daily...