Yes…I forgot to mention she did take pictures but it took forever for what I was saying to sink in. I said I just need pictures of my ID and a headshot. She took pictures of me standing in front of a wall, from the hips and up. She was bringing up stuff about the wallet app, which I deleted. And digital photos for it and the state. This had nothing to do with what I was trying to do. I don’t want that app back. I wanted to follow the bus operator’s instructions and email the photos. I just needed a HEADSHOT. (I think I can handle taking a picture of my ID)

She tried to get me to reinstall the wallet app and wanted to see the email. The sender showed something other than the bus company but I told her it’s automated. The reply address is different and I wondered why I’m explaining all that to HER? She’s more tech savvy supposedly. What should have taken just 5 minutes took almost 20. Of course if I had a FRIEND to do it, I never would’ve needed to go out of my way. I know how to attach photos but not how to take a good selfie. Lighting, distance of the camera, etc. matter. I didn’t want to have to do it again if the bus company says it’s too small or dark or whatever.

It’s like she wasn’t listening to me. People think I don’t know what I’m talking about, but I do since it’s my situation. I wish I could get the same nice volunteer each time but it’s always a different person each time.

And it also triggered bad memories of when I renewed my membership in 2023 at this stupid senior center. The volunteer processing the first step badgered me about an emergency contact. And said don’t you have any friends?! I swear! B i t c h. I was ready this time but got a nicer volunteer who just accepted it. Sure I’d love it if they could wave a magic wand 🪄 and conjure up some real FRIENDS. No ghosting me or expecting me to be like them.



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