I'm back in KL, but just for 2 days, to get my Visa settled at the US embassy in Jalan Tun Razak before heading back to Singapore again. On my way home yesterday evening, by Aeroline, there were only 6 passengers, including myself, in the bus. FREEDOM!!! Changed my perception that their schedules are always fully booked and their earning tons of good money. Oh, and I think I watched White Chicks for the 5486325974th time yesterday.
Beforehand, I've already scheduled my interview at 8.50am. I learnt my lesson this morning, not to ask the girlfriend for directions because to her, making a U-Turn at Ampang Park from anywhere will lead you to the Embassy and that I'm blind (she said that if one can't see a Mercedes Benz building next to the Embassy, sure blind one). Once I was there at 7.40am, I quickly quickly lined at the outer queue (towards the counter) to get my access pass because quite a number of people were already present there and I was afraid that I might miss my slot. Moreover, everyone advised me to head there earlier and guess what, I was denied entry because... too early. wtf.
It means that, there's no point arriving earlier, since you will still be given priority should your time slot comes first (they are authorized to jump queue one leh). Only by 8.25am did they allow the 8.50am batch to begin collecting access passes, then queue summore in the inner lane enter the embassy. At this time, I suddenly realized that my IC is missing. Apa lagi, panic lah!!! Only to be reminded by the gentleman behind me that it has been surrendered to get the access pass. Damn memalufyingkan, can? Granted access to the lobby area after an initial security screening (where you surrender your handphone, keys and whatsoever unrelated stuff), where another screening will occur (this one is more strict).
I was handed one instruction sheet to guide me through the rest of the process. The ticket shows that it'll be another hour and 15 minutes before my turn. I should've brought a book along. At the first counter, I was required to submit all the required documents, and wait in line for my number to be called. No orders in the numbers being called, at one time, its 70 something, another time, 50 something. Confusing. My finger print was then taken, before another long wait ensued.
Managed to strike up an interview with some strangers, one being a drummer (quite famous I presume, cause the guy next to me mentioned that he saw the drummer on TV numerous times before) who has travalled nearly around the world (jealous, can?). Oh, and I saw an Ang Moh with crystal blue eyes, so mesmerizing... its a HE btw. Close to 10am, I see the numbers before me and after me, being called to the interview windows, but not me. wtf again. At about 10.15am, my turn finally, finally arrived, was asked a series of questions. In about 3 minutes, it's done and my interviewer didn't even requested for any supporting documents, must be, because I looked very honest and handsome. Said goodbye to the few strangers I managed to chat with there and headed home...
All in all, the process only took less than 5 minutes, but the waiting time, for my case that is, was approximately 2 1/2 hours...
Beforehand, I've already scheduled my interview at 8.50am. I learnt my lesson this morning, not to ask the girlfriend for directions because to her, making a U-Turn at Ampang Park from anywhere will lead you to the Embassy and that I'm blind (she said that if one can't see a Mercedes Benz building next to the Embassy, sure blind one). Once I was there at 7.40am, I quickly quickly lined at the outer queue (towards the counter) to get my access pass because quite a number of people were already present there and I was afraid that I might miss my slot. Moreover, everyone advised me to head there earlier and guess what, I was denied entry because... too early. wtf.
It means that, there's no point arriving earlier, since you will still be given priority should your time slot comes first (they are authorized to jump queue one leh). Only by 8.25am did they allow the 8.50am batch to begin collecting access passes, then queue summore in the inner lane enter the embassy. At this time, I suddenly realized that my IC is missing. Apa lagi, panic lah!!! Only to be reminded by the gentleman behind me that it has been surrendered to get the access pass. Damn memalufyingkan, can? Granted access to the lobby area after an initial security screening (where you surrender your handphone, keys and whatsoever unrelated stuff), where another screening will occur (this one is more strict).
I was handed one instruction sheet to guide me through the rest of the process. The ticket shows that it'll be another hour and 15 minutes before my turn. I should've brought a book along. At the first counter, I was required to submit all the required documents, and wait in line for my number to be called. No orders in the numbers being called, at one time, its 70 something, another time, 50 something. Confusing. My finger print was then taken, before another long wait ensued.
Managed to strike up an interview with some strangers, one being a drummer (quite famous I presume, cause the guy next to me mentioned that he saw the drummer on TV numerous times before) who has travalled nearly around the world (jealous, can?). Oh, and I saw an Ang Moh with crystal blue eyes, so mesmerizing... its a HE btw. Close to 10am, I see the numbers before me and after me, being called to the interview windows, but not me. wtf again. At about 10.15am, my turn finally, finally arrived, was asked a series of questions. In about 3 minutes, it's done and my interviewer didn't even requested for any supporting documents, must be, because I looked very honest and handsome. Said goodbye to the few strangers I managed to chat with there and headed home...
All in all, the process only took less than 5 minutes, but the waiting time, for my case that is, was approximately 2 1/2 hours...
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