Last week I went to happy hour the night of my birthday. The
bartender knew it was my birthday, and proceeded to give us shots mostly
tequila. Needless to say I was a little buzzed, and rightfully so since it was
my birthday!
I went out with my friend to keep her company while she
smoked. In a blink of an eye, literally, I see Justin Long slip into the doorway
where we were standing. I know he was trying to be nonchalant, but that is not
an option when around a star stuck buzzed birthday girl. For some of you who
don’t really know me, I love entertainment, love stars, and have always wanted
to work for an entertainment magazine or TV show. I normally can control myself
and act somewhat cool, but buzzed birthday girl cannot!
Without thinking I say, “Justin Long. Are you Justin Long?”
“Yes.”
“I love your work. You are so funny, and down to earth. I
really love the movies you have been in, plus the Mac guy –Fabulous.” Being
buzzed birthday girl I stupidly proceed, and say “I can name three movies you
have been in.”
“That is not necessary.”
I told him it was my birthday, and of course he wished me a
happy one and agreed to take a picture with me. My friend was chatting away
preoccupied to take the picture so Justin Long took it.
This encounter was a fabulous way to start my birthday year. I was so excited.
When I was returning home from my last trip to LA, I saw
Penn Badgley (from Gossip Girl) in LAX arriving from NY. I was eating
lunch, took 2 bites, threw it away and proceed to walk quickly to meet him. I
got a blurry snapshot of him. Properly lucky for him and I guess myself he got
away.
These encounters made me realize when I am living in LA, I
need to be more relaxed about seeing celebrities. I am sure I will see them all
the time, while it will be very exciting for me, I need to be chill about it.
For my sake I hope this excitement never ends. That will
only mean I have accepted reality.
For all the people who will be my friends in LA, I apologize
in advance for any embarrassing I may cause you.