TLC Festival (11.5.16)

My boss told me about the event for today and was really excited in going because of the free workshops! My sisters and I registered as soon as able. We arrived around a few minutes after 11 (official start time) and the line had already snaked to the whole block. What added to the feat is how hot it was. The only consolation is the line is actually moving.

Initially we wanted to go straight to the workshops but unfortunately we have no idea that there were separate online registrations for it so we weren't allowed to participate. We roamed around instead, and participated on a few activities we can join in but not enough to be able to qualify for loot bag redemption. I think I only have 1 point :-(

Since there are tons of prepared activities that are either "fully booked" or have too long of a line, we went to watch a movie instead; so imagine our surprise when we were right on time for Buddy's appearance and the rest of the TLC guests on the main stage. It was really cute, he requested to sing My Way where everyone of us joined in as he finished the chorus.

To most it must have been a wonderful event, but to us it was a bit of a downer. It was hot, the activities were not enough for the number of audience turn over. I see no point in having walk-ins if they are not eligible for anything; let alone have separate registrations for each workshop even after you have already registered for the actual event. I understand that "there is a chance" to join in even without your name on their list, but the scouts don't even have any idea how many they expect to even allow excess participants. That's what happens when everything is free.

Anyway next year we now know what to do and we would register on each workshop so we won't miss anything anymore. (Plus, my piece would be longer don't you think?) Can't wait!