We hosted the talk on 27th March 2009 (Friday). It was quite nervous because, frankly, the unspoken but ubiquitous fear at the back of everybody's mind is: what happens if NO ONE turns up for the talk? The talk was slanted to start at 12.45pm that fateful day. At 12.30pm, however, when I popped by the LT venue to put my bag before going out again to pay the food caterer, there were only 2 people in the audience. AND I recognize these 2 people as STs; a part of our own cohort (dang!) who - most probably, cajoled by someone in our CIP team - were there to lend support. What if the publicity is not enough? What if the attraction for the parenting talk is not there? What if the audience size is miserable? Less than 10? The poor folks from CFF who traveled all the way here would be so disappointed! And, Sirius! Oh my! It certainly won't speak well of the efficiency and competency of this CIP team!
After paying the caterer, I came back to the venue at around 12.45pm. Helped to give out flyers and feedback forms. Took some pictures here and there. By 1pm, the talk started. And we were all SOOO delighted and relieved. The audience size was great, and among them - apart from other STs who were there to lend support - also sits numerous lecturers and staffs. Thrilled!
The footprints for publicity. Nearly broke my back just by pasting them.
Food galore!
The 2 brilliant receptionists.
The hungry Sirius-es
Oh, my! Jenny, Jen!
Out pops an English!
Sirius hunks!
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I just find this photo simply hilarious. So this is how aggressive a busker can get when his livelihood gets threatened!
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