I had the morning off, but everyone was supposed to be at work at noon for a team meeting and then prepare for the reception. Got up at 8 and did the usual morning routine. Called mom on the way to the bus to check in with Sweden.
Spent the day posting blog posts, and then at 14, we walked over to the World Point where we were having the reception in a large meeting tent. It was really warm and humid, so the walk took its toll, even if it was only for like 25 minutes.
Setting up registration, putting out water and snacks, preparing neckers for the Ambassadors, and then running the whole show, it was plenty of work for everyone.
The reception itself, I thought, was really good. The right amount of speeches from our team leads, the head of Connected Experience (the area we belong to), a couple of guests from WOSM (World Organization of the Scout Movement), and even from four Ambassadors. Those four made a great impression and were well-spoken. Really inspiring to listen to. Everyone got to thank everyone, and I felt proud of what we, together with the Ambassadors, have created.
When the reception was over, we headed back to Echo. Katri, Brenden, and I walked together. Almost the whole team met up for dinner at 18:30. Not many chances left to be together as a group. After dinner, I went to the Chat N’ Chew to try and swap some stuff, but was quite unsuccessful. Headed into the Pride Café, where I ended up trading my long-sleeved uniform shirt with Berto and his sombrero hat. That’s going to look funny on the flights.
The rest of the evening, Katri, Lisa, Berto, Selina, a while Joe, and I spent playing cards. I won at Gurka again, felt good for my self-confidence
Not too late to bed, going to be a long day tomorrow with the closing show and teardown. The goal is that no one will have to work on Friday.