This is long overdue.
Can't remember the last time I had this slot of time to just get lost in my thoughts, not that I have been thinking much anyway. Last week had been one of the most hectic meeting sessions since I've taken up this post. Mind you, a big chunk of stress didn't come from meetings though. Actually, the Awards night had been a random meatball that dropped onto my desks a few months ago, and only a couple of weeks ago I had been designated the coordinator. It wasn't as if I couldn't handle it, but it was certainly a challenge on top of the stuff I already have on my plate. Let's just say, my appetite was 'forcedly' enlarged.
The night wasn't exactly how I planned it to go in terms of flow - a few hiccups with timing of the videos and bringing up the awardees - but getting a "Well done today. Many happy people" from my boss made it all worthwhile. Luckily - or not- due to the mistake of rushing the script, we had enough time to fit in my section of "Best Dressed"! Good thing, because that was the first to be cut should we have ran short of time. Though, I think I've proven my point that it was the most entertaining part of the program for everyone.
Truth be told, despite being so ridiculously stretched with my attention and patience, I enjoyed it. All of it. From running around in my heels to grab the right people, to making sure the meals were on time with the program, to putting tasks with people, all of it. It may not have been the easiest job, but it was something I'm quite comfortable doing. It does remind me of the time when I ran events back at home. Definitely a quick lesson on how to run a gala night, and would love the chance to run it again. Though, I'm quite doubtful about an event of this capacity being held in New Delhi alongside Thomas and Uber Cups next year. I don't even have to think much and it's giving me a headache already. Working with the locals will sure be the most difficult challenge yet. But, I won't get ahead of myself here. What will come will come. If indeed I were to be tasked to handle the Awards night in New Delhi, I will take the test with a smile.
Now, back to meeting mode with four more days to go! I do have to say, as much as I dread this overload of work, I'll miss it when we're back in the office sitting in front of the computer all day. So, better yet, enjoy it now.
(The representatives of Double Tree Hilton, BWF and Fusion who put the backbone of the evening together. Couldn't have done it without them - and of course a special thanks to you. You know who you are. Thanks for being my cornerstone.)