July 23, 2012
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World Stage yeah!
I had such crazy, irreplaceable, exhausting fun at MTV World Stage live in Malaysia 2012. It was my first work trip overseas and it was nervewrecking, yet a great experience altogether. Never in my wildest dreams would I imagine myself working at such an incredible and huge event. MTV World Stage was seriously a product of all our blood, sweat and tears.Insufficient manpower means 1 person juggling numerous roles. Not only was I a producer for the show, I was 2nd stage manager as well. Spending 4 full days under the scorching heat at Sunway Lagoon in Kuala Lumpur with little to no food or sleep takes its toll on your body. Yet adrenaline pushes you to move forward. This is MTV World Stage. There is no room for errors. Everything has to be perfect. And everything was perfect.
This year, we had the privilege of having Malaysian songtress Mizz Nina, Korean idols Kara and Jay Park, as well as international superstar..... yes you got it.... JUSTIN BIEBER!
Ok hold up. Now this is just insane. Look, when I joined MTV Asia, I knew I was gonna be meeting some celebrities and stars. But Justin Bieber?! Are you serious right now? He's like one of the biggest stars ever! Ok ok, I am not exactly a Belieber. But meeting Justin Bieber is a big deal. And you know, people can say all the shit they want about him (I'll admit to making some jokes about him myself), but after seeing him perform live and doing his thang on stage, you really cannot help but admit that he is a goddamn talented boy. I have newfound respect for that guy. And he's growing into a fine young man! And I had the chance to meet his girlfriend, Selena Gomez, backstage too. Oh my God what a sweetheart! Ok I'll admit, I am actually a bigger fan of Selena's than Bieber, so I was thrilled!MTV World Stage was worth all the effort. It seriously is. And while I was whining and complaining about all the work put in, my boyfriend was right, this is the pinnacle of my career thus far. And how many people can say that they've done something like this? Not many.
Plus, I think I proven myself well during this entire experience. I've gotten many compliments by colleagues and superiors at the end of it. It's a confidence booster, definitely. Makes me feel like I am cut out for this job after all. Honestly, if I weren't in this industry, I don't know what else I could do. No matter how much I whine and grumble, fact is, I freakin' love it here. I love this industry. It pays peanuts and you're required to put in more work and working hours than most other people out there, but when you've completed something as magnificent as World Stage, it really is all worth it. And that is something money can't make up for (and that is also something people in this industry say to make themselves feel better).
I've made the decision to stay on here at MTV. I'm pretty sure it's the right one.
