Not what I expected...
It was my first Teachers' Day Reception at the Istana yesterday evening... and I know, I'm supposed to be honoured, but yesterday's event was just not what I expected. It fell short of my expectations... very short. *hmmm*

Considering that yesterday was also the first day of the fasting month, I'd thought that the organising committee would have put that into much consideration. But apparently, it was not how I felt. Yes, they did provide a special room for us to break fast, and a basket full of dates, but that was just it.

There were no tables and chairs for us to sit and rest (guests expected to arrive by 5-5.30pm), so we had to stand and wait till the awards ceremony at 6.30pm... dinner reception started at 6.50pm, but we were fasting, so had to wait till 7.09pm... However, the photo-taking was at 7.15pm (so no time to eat), and the best part was it ended at 7.30pm!(waiters/waitresses started to clear up) So.. you can just imagine the little time we got to eat. *frownz*

It was a nice gesture to celebrate teachers' day at the istana, but rather than a reception, I guess it was just merely a 'meet-and-greet-photo-taking' session with the President. The organising committee could really do much better next time (it's gonna be in the fasting month again next year). I didn't feel special at all yesterday evening even with all the splendour of the Istana, and I'm sure many share the same sentiments, judging by the rushing crowd to go home at the end of it.

Anyways, I'm glad to be able to attend it just once. Once is enough, really.