I used to think I was good at multitasking. Today, I have to admit that I am not. In fact, I only have one heart and one mind. I'd rather be focus on one thing at a time.
A supposedly 8-week-planned big contest night fell on me roughly 10 days ago. I took it without thinking too much because I believed it was a manageable challenge and why not?
In the past 10 days, my mind was not about the coldness or the snow, but the contest night. I never fully organized any event, but coordinated on a side. This time, I was the Contest Chair. I dedicated myself to this role, spending my Saturday night on writing educational e-mails to my dear Toasties.
It was like an intensive 10-day project. Today, the show was on. Everything was uncertain at first but turned out great without a single issue. It was a big success. Most importantly, it would not have been so successful without the cooperation of the Toasties.
(Before today, I rarely put names on my blog, but I have to express my appreciation to everyone of you.)
Thanks Vidya for giving me this opportunity to push myself to go beyond my limit.
Thanks Marie for taking care of the Judges team in an organized fashion.
Thanks Adam for having faith, confidence on us and helping us along the road.
Thanks Liza & Jen for giving good advice in various ways to guide me through the role.
Thanks Sophii, Jonathan, Steven F, Steven S, James, Jim, Jesse, and Irina for making possible for the success of the event
Thanks Jeffrey, Melissa, Teresa, Marina, Cecelia, Kadisha and Shu Chin for keeping the event fair and square.
Thanks Jason, Derek, Art, Swathi, Rafay, and Bindu for your excellent speech delivery.
Special thanks (Khalil), Lance, Mitsuko and Afi for your mutual support.
Guests, thanks for joining us at our annual special event.
Congratulations to our very best competent speakers Jen and Rafay!!!
What a fantastic moment that we all shared!
I was exhausted yet fulfilled and satisfied. I felt like an alchemist who turned dust into a masterpiece.
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Sometimes, I think I should stop and look for someone's shoulder to lean on, but most of the time, I wish this person can see me grow and share my joy from everything I experience in life.
I love making things diverse and "international"~My old friend often encouraged me by saying, "I know you can do it. Don't be too Oriental." I am glad to be one of the Toasties =p
If there is a thing called monthly challenge, then I had one for January. When I wake up in the morning, there is another one waiting for me.
In fact, if someone offers me 10-day projects, I think I would love to take more of it.
