I attended a charity event called Doing It For The Kids last night. Held at the Star Room in Sydney, the purpose of the event was to raise funds for the Save a Children Tsunami relief. The Star Room had an interesting layout but the one thing that stood out was the amazing views of Darling Harbour outside the windows.

Featuring prize auctions, volunteer auctions, live band, singers, and latino dancers and a “find your match” game (I didn’t find mine dammit!) - there was enough entertainment to keep most people around. Most entertaining were the auctions. Some fellow bid over $2,000 AUD for two tickets to Vietnam. Good on him.

Considering the amount of time the organisers (one of them a friend of mine) had, I think the night was a relative success. I’m still yet to confirm whether or not the target goal was achieved but I’m sure they did well. A few friends came along and I’m thankful that they did. I don’t think I would have had nearly a good a night otherwise - just wasn’t feeling incredibly social.

Oh and the formal attire was great. I love to see people nicely dressed once in a while. I hadn’t worn a suit and tie for a long time, since a wedding a couple of years ago I think, and it was a bit uncomfortable driving with the tie on. Eventually it was alright, but inside the Star Room it was getting pretty hot with the tie on. The amount of suffering we must go through to look good, just not sure if it’s worth it sometimes. At least that was only one night. I feel sorry for those buggers that have to go through it every night.

Enough rambling from me. If anybody is interested in donating to the charity, and I encourage that you do, please click here.