Work 'technically' started today.
I was going around a few stadiums today to cover up any non-sponsor brands that should obviously not be within the venue. I was going around 42" screens, covering the LG logo -- covering the Nescafe boards just outside the regular canteen stall, and the big Omega clock!
The more I think about it, the more I feel like we never 'really' grow-up. Work, as an adult, doesnt become much different from games we'd play as a kid. Just that, back then we weren't so stressed about the games...
It was children's day yesterday, and on the radio, the RJ was saying: "I keep thinking about how much satisfaction I'd have while sleeping as a child, and as an adult, I can still sleep, but that child-like satisfaction is missing, and I can't figure out why..."
I obviously blurted out - "because as a child you never used to think about nonsense, you moron!"
After anti-ambushing the Al Ahli stadium, we headed to the Sports City - the market street (where all our proud sponsors will be showcasing their brands) and then to the Khalifa Olympic Stadium.
The Khalifa Stadium is the central venue -- and will host the opening and closing ceremony.
I have to be honest, work was fairly 'dull' today, but, the few minutes at the Khalifa Stadium made it worth while. We are primarily permitted to enter the Back of House areas of any venue, however, the security guard somehow skipped a brain-cell and didn't stop us from entering the Field of Play.
Fortunately for us, as soon as a we walked out there, they were doing a minor rehersal for the opening ceremony -- just to check the speakers and equipment that had been put up so far.
It's massive!
Just standing there was actually overwhelming somehow.
I guess, standing onsite just somehow makes you realize how 'big' everything around you is (and not just physically).
I've never cared much about opening ceremonies, however, I have to admit, the rehersal made me go "wow" --
The picture is taken from the Tekla website, and was taken much earlier in the construction pahse.
I've also had the chance to finally "read" Siddhartha properly... I think, I got as far to page 28 yesterday, which is impressive for a man of my read-speed. It's a very beautiful book --
"He saw businessmen trading, princes going to hunt, mourners weeping over the sick, priests deciding the day for sowing, lovers making love, mothers soothing their children -- and all were not worth a passing glance, everything lied..."
On that unrelated note, I end this post...
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4 comments:
the construction looks very impressive!!! wat is the capacity? wat is the mindset like in Doha? are the people very excited about the games?--akshay (upside down llama)
=) I'm just really proud that you're part of such a huge event. It's hard work, but you still manage to have a good time.
Keep enjoying yourself!
sounds overwhelming, it feels scary and exciting all at the same time. All I can imagine is the Track and how huge it must be. When people come to celebrate an event in large nos. and you know you are a part of it because you want to be, its an awesome feeling.
Lage raho:)
Happy Birthday Sushi's blog.
It's an Aquarian like you:)
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