wanting to apply for HKID card

as a HK resident, it seems that applying for a HKID card is inevitable. So I went to the Immigration Tower at Wanchai, hoping I could get my card done the same day. Apparently, that was just wishful thinking and there were more procedures than I thought. I had to fill up a form, and call a number (to their IVR system, and boy was I surprised that the system was so well-designed, just) to make an appointment, which the next available date is Sep-22! My gawd... I have to wait for 6 more days before getting my HKID card... Thankfully, the officers were resourceful and they gave me enough information (hopefully, and I will only know when I go back to the immigration office next monday).