Last minute insertion to do 'calefare' job of VIP ushering, under B2IC's command. Assisting B2, other than me, were CPT Eleana, CPT Katie, Allan, Tiam Huat and Pearly. Pretty small and 'elite' group to usher to VIPs, who are those big shots with at least 2 'crabs' on each side of their shoulders.
The count-down to the event got more and more pacy with less and less time remaining. From conceptualisation 3 months ago to the final product delivered today, it was great to see how an event became alive and real, from paper to reality. Although I was not involved in any of the work, planning or discussions, I somehow felt that this major project which my unit undertook had been well-done.
Throughout the entire process of planning and doing up the entire event, you also get to see the true side of others, how limited their views were, how much emphasis was placed, and how devoted people are to the entire event. Indeed, it would be an understatement to say that the Secretariat was not the one who pushed the entire event through, right until the event day. {Although by then, the damage, if any, was already done and cannot be rectified.)
So, here I was, doing a minor role in whatever I can do to help the unit out to make the event a success. Ushering the big shots is not easy, as we have to be courteous and let them know where the VIP lounge room is, even though they always like to be viewing the exhibition area. Well, we just did reaction-by-fire, and the plans changed when COA left his office late. More or less, our duties were done without much hiccups, and the minor problems we managed to sort out without much fuss ;)
And...it was only after the event that we managed to get a sip of water...I guess any water from anywhere would have been heaven to me...haha.
Learnt a new thing too today: Ladies need to wear heels often to get accustomed to the 'tip-toe' effect (which CPT Eleana told me). This was evident in the blisters which occurred for CPT Katie...heh.
Joke of the day: Where do you get plasters for blisters from? Answer - From CARMO =D
Current Mood: 
Sleepy
Current Music: Cyndi - Chi Pang
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