I don't mind the occasional dinner functions here and there, but coming from Jakarta and its many dinner events, it gets a little tiring so tonight was a welcome change. Don't get me wrong, after a crazy few months, there is nothing I would love to do tonight than to curl up on the couch in my trackies on a cold winter's night but a chance to dress up a little was also a nice reminder of our former life in Jakarta.
We were invited to a Marken Gala at the Alte Oper where the big brands of the world come together and celebrate their brands (I'm told). And as far as we understood, it was where the socialites and celebrities of Germany come together and mingle. When we attended an evening similar to this in Jakarta, the women always dressed so glamorous and over the top, with big hair and sky-high heels. I was always so underdressed but this time it was the complete opposite. I still cannot get over the fact that the women here in Germany don't wear make-up (or very little), even to events such as these.
Even though we didn't win anything, we enjoyed a little dinner and dancing nonetheless so a great night all round!
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