My New Passport
After a round of ding-donging with ICA after they rejected my first photo submission, I went to collect my new passport this afternoon.
I must have learnt a very important lesson when it comes to photo selection. The photo must always have a super super white background and the facial features must be so clear and frontal.
After hearing tales on how bad the lunch crowd at ICA was, I avoided collecting it during that hour and chose to go after 3pm. But guess what? The queue was just as long. My queue ticket bearing number 7900 had 42 people in front of me. A good thing I brought a book along to read…
After waiting close to an hour, my number was called. I was really in for a big surprise as the counter staff started to chat with me. I’m not sure if she does this to all customers but it totally took me by surprise.
She started telling me how people would go to extent to choose their nicest photo for the passport as it is valid for 5 years. Then she even let loose the worst kept secret that some people, both ladies and men included go for makeovers before having their photos taken.
I politely nodded my head and smiled. I’ll skip the makeovers please…as confidence and a smile matters more 
