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This is NOT My Day

I feel somewhat frustrated. I just came from the US Embassy to renew my visa because I wanted to go to the States for the Christmas holidays. I had my documents couriered to Singapore via FedEx which arrived last Saturday. I even had my stock broker issue me a certificate that says I own a considerable number of stocks in the PSE. To minimize my ‘lateness’ for the office, I scheduled my appointment at 7.45AM; which meant that I can only enter the embassy at that specific time.

I woke up at 5.45AM to get ready. I had to put on some make-up so I wouldn’t look too ‘tired’ since the sun wasn’t even up yet at that time. I wore my favourite Carly dress (by DEI, of course!) and my Lewré peep toe patent heels. So there I was in the embassy, I submitted my documents and passport, paid S$183.40 to the cashier, had my fingerprints scanned and the interview didn’t even take 5 minutes when the consular rejected my application! She said that my ‘ties’ in Singapore were not strong enough yet. In some way, I could understand where she is coming from; but then again, I feel as though I was cheated out of my hard-earned dollars. I know the payment is for their ‘processing’ but can’t they just charge a minimal amount then demand for more once visa is issued? Perhaps it keeps the riffraff from applying. *insert rolling of eyes here*

My current visa which was going to expire in July 2010 was ‘CANCELLED WITHOUT PREJUDICE’. Without prejudice my ass. Just because I am young and single doesn’t mean I am a possible TNT*.





Can’t a girl just take a break and go shopping? These are the pictures that Iris sent me of the Gucci Black Friday Sale. If that is not reason enough to go to the US, then I don't know what is. I really wanted to go there and buy some bags! Argh.

Anyway, that’s S$183.40 worth of shoes I would never get back. This is really not my day.

Oh, and Each a Cup just gave me jelly in place of big pearls for my Iced Milk Tea because apparently, the pearls are not ready yet. Great, just what a need to make this day worst. :-l

*TNT (Tago ng Tago): A Filipino term referring to people who goes abroad and stays there illegally.

Comments

  1. TammyMarch 3, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    Joan! grabe naman ung sa visa super annoying! sana out of courtesy binalik nalng ung money sayo or something! grabe!

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  2. The Modern Mom PhMarch 3, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    hi tammy! yes, super annoying and they cancelled the remaining 4 months of my existing visa pa kaya argh talaga!

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  3. LoMarch 3, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    Dapat kasi dito ka na lang nagparenew.

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  4. The Modern Mom PhMarch 3, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    eh kasi everyone said that it's easier here eh :( pero oh well, i'll re-apply na lang again next year. kakadisappoint lang talaga!

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  5. LoMarch 3, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    dapat di ka naniwala. sayang yung money tuloy.

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  6. The Modern Mom PhMarch 4, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    don't make me feel bad na nga! hahaha oo nga eh, actually, i care more about the waste of money. kasi i could have used it for other things like a new set of pans from Ikea haha

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