and the dust settles...
I don't know how event planners do it.
They build an event from the scraps into a wonderful piece of art, and when it ends, they move on to the next job.
When the Blog Awards ended, I felt a huge part of me cut out.
It was beautiful.
But it was also sad.
As I browse through the memories of red carpet night, there's the sickening realization that all's that kept alive of the night is the official Flickr page.
People will move on to the next bigger things, and the glitter will all fade into the background; but at least, it's a happy ending.
People have come up to me, congratulating me on the success of the Awards.
Is it really my success?
It certainly was not.
The HONEST truth is, as cliche as it might sound, I couldn't have done it with my wonderful team.
Boss Ming was being generous when he thanked me publicly for making the event possible. If it were not for his hand, I would not have walked out of the maze that at one point, I was comfortable being trapped in.
My girls, who have volunteered their support ever so readily, nagging at me to catch up on my sleep.
They had no idea that me pulling all-nighters was not solely attributed to the tight timeline of planning the event, but more of me being an overprotective and possessive worker.
I was afraid that if I just finished up my work and leave for home, I would one day lose my sense of belonging and the Blog Awards would have just been "a great event", once upon a time.
That being said, I am constantly in awe how we find the right fits for everybody. We may have flaws, but we all certainly have areas that we shine in, and it's amazing watching the pieces coming together, where everyone's so specialized and perform their roles to the best they could possibly have.
To my Programme ICs Elaine and Robb, you guys were more than my aides. You were my heart - keeping the blood pumping and everything in working order.
I couldn't have asked for better. I really couldn't have.
I have been putting off my thank-you speech to the team, as should come with the end of all events.
Because it's hard saying good-bye.
But it's a process we have to go through, and I'm glad we all endured this together.
They build an event from the scraps into a wonderful piece of art, and when it ends, they move on to the next job.
When the Blog Awards ended, I felt a huge part of me cut out.
It was beautiful.
But it was also sad.
As I browse through the memories of red carpet night, there's the sickening realization that all's that kept alive of the night is the official Flickr page.
People will move on to the next bigger things, and the glitter will all fade into the background; but at least, it's a happy ending.
People have come up to me, congratulating me on the success of the Awards.
Is it really my success?
It certainly was not.
The HONEST truth is, as cliche as it might sound, I couldn't have done it with my wonderful team.
Boss Ming was being generous when he thanked me publicly for making the event possible. If it were not for his hand, I would not have walked out of the maze that at one point, I was comfortable being trapped in.
My girls, who have volunteered their support ever so readily, nagging at me to catch up on my sleep.
They had no idea that me pulling all-nighters was not solely attributed to the tight timeline of planning the event, but more of me being an overprotective and possessive worker.
I was afraid that if I just finished up my work and leave for home, I would one day lose my sense of belonging and the Blog Awards would have just been "a great event", once upon a time.
That being said, I am constantly in awe how we find the right fits for everybody. We may have flaws, but we all certainly have areas that we shine in, and it's amazing watching the pieces coming together, where everyone's so specialized and perform their roles to the best they could possibly have.
To my Programme ICs Elaine and Robb, you guys were more than my aides. You were my heart - keeping the blood pumping and everything in working order.
I couldn't have asked for better. I really couldn't have.
I have been putting off my thank-you speech to the team, as should come with the end of all events.
Because it's hard saying good-bye.
But it's a process we have to go through, and I'm glad we all endured this together.
wen is 22, loves furry things and whines alot.
5 comments:
what an amazing job huiwen :))) congrats and kudos!
btw do you watch entourage? the boss in that show reminds me of your boss. hahaha :P
*clap clap clap clap clap*
Encore! Encore! Encore! Encore!
I am glad we went through this together also!! You have no idea how empty I feel as well. Must keep in touch! Tell me everything! Call me out!
You guys were really really great. I shared my compliments with Ming on the night itself, I didn't tell you how perfectly everything was planned out!
Its was perfect, totally feels like the production of some professional organiser!
I have no idea what to say! People will grow and move on to bigger things, but upon the mention of the blog awards, I'm sure the whole Asian + Australia's Blogosphere will remember the fantastic night we had, and for the foreign bloggers, the few day tour around Singapore.
To Hui Wen and the nuffies: You guys really deserve a pat on the back! Good job, and thumbs up!
Yeah it is kinda sad because one day (hopefully not now yet), that day would just become another day and life goes on!
At least we've got the memory + photos + videos (I have the videos, still planning to compile them into 1 video - if I can find the time :D)
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