Meeting my love...Mr. Patrick Chan

Anyone who knows me knows I love Patrick Chan. And if you don't know who he is, he is a Canadian figure skater who represented Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics. 

For the record, to all the haters out there who don't like him...I'd just like to say that he is now the World Figure Skating Champion, Quad Master, and World Record holder x 3!!  

SO HA! Suck it haters! (By the way Bethany, if you're reading this I'm totally talking to you.....)

For the record, I'm not a creep.

I may get over excited by PChiddy, but do not think that I will line up longer than 24 hours just to see him.  He's local...so there will most likely be other chances.  Second of all, I actually know people who are friends with him (or are friends of friends of his...).

So yes, there are ways to meet him.  

But in terms of meeting celebrities, I’ve heard many stories about crazy fans stalking famous people. Last week, I read a story about a man who was on a court trial  for breaching a restraining order from Shania Twain.  Also from last week, I read that a woman lined up 32 hours just to get her book signed by Shania in Toronto. 

I’m sorry, but some people are a bit crazy. 

Yes, it will be disappointing not to meet your idol, celebrity crush, favourite singer/actor…but so what? 

There will probably be other chances. Famous people are normal people as well. And as talented and wonderful they are, do you seriously need to go great lengths just to meet them?  

I mean, the only way they will probably remember you is if you attend every single show and signing they're at (which is hardcore and borderline obsessive), interview them (so you can get to know them at a more personal level), become famous yourself (then you would have the connections), or if you stalk them...(which we all know in this case, never ends well). 

And that my friends, is probably a perk about being a journalist.  I tried to get an interview with Patrick, but unfortunately time constraints didn't allow me to.  However, my contact info has been sent to his people...so possibly...I could get to speak with him at a later date.  I really doubt this will be made possible, but I can keep hoping right?  The media person thought my blog was fantastic...which cured my disappointment a bit.

Nonetheless, I still got to meet Patrick.

It was McHappy Day on Wednesday and I found out on Twitter that Patrick was going to be there.  It was quite early in the morning, but I asked my friend Arti to come along. God bless her, she woke up early to accompany me!!!! (me luv u long time gurl!!)

When we got to McDonalds, I was very happy not a lot of people were there.  After donating to the Ronald McDonald House and having a conversation with the creepy Ronald McDonald...I looked up and saw Patrick and a bunch of people!!

It just so happened that he was coming my way, so I kind of stood there staring for a bit.  A bit stunned because I couldn't believe it was real life.......

If you would like a reenactment of my reactions, please watch the video below:  

I know Patrick probably gets a lot of fan mail, but I decided to give him something witty and (cute?!?!).  I am nowhere near an artist, but I made him a little masterpiece.

 It's incredibly corny, but at least he laughed at it.  I felt so bad because I accidentally said his score at Worlds was almost 200 (which is really bad in figure skating...) but I was quick enough to correct myself and said almost 300!  I did however, remember that his overall score at Worlds was 280...something...but the Ronald McDonald added that the exact score was 280.95. (But really, it was 280.98 because I just fact-checked on the internet)...

Therefore, I embarrassed myself in front of Patrick.  (Sometimes I hate my life...)

And does it also make me embarrassing and shameless to ask for a hug?  I guess it really doesn't matter because PChiddy totally did hug me! Lastly, I also told him I was a journalist hoping to go to the Olympics. He said he'd remember me!! (That made my day and everything was wonderful and nothing hurt....)

And so before I stop gushing about Patrick Chan, which I know you're all probably bored or annoyed about right now...I will leave you with the letter I wrote him. Again, it's embarrassing...but personal.  I thought something personal would have a better chance of him keeping it...

LETTER:

 P.S.  The bottom says:

P.S.  Sorry if I acted all ~* fan-girl*~, awkward, shy, etc when meeting you.  I'm honestly a bit besotted by you, but I'm sure you get that a lot.

P.P.S.  I still find it so cute and funny how he's wearing an apron!!!!!

My summer with a couple of shameless plugs

So it's about week two of my summer vacation and the last week before my job begins.  It isn't anything exciting, but at least it's flexible.  Next week, I will be working as a file clerk/receptionist at a law office.  Hopefully in July, I will be working at my former high school as a teacher assistant.  

I'm thankful I found something to keep me busy for the four month break I have. Finding work has been a challenge because I don't have any retail experience.  In this case, I don't really think I'll ever find a job in retail...sigh.

I won't delve too much on this topic, but if you must, watch the video above and ALL WILL BE CLEAR.

On another note, I am currently interning and contributing for Canculture, a new online magazine focusing on local arts and culture.  And even though it was by created "rival" Carleton journalists, it's all love when it comes to getting the stories and covering events.  So far, I have written two reviews for HotDocs, a film festival for international documentaries.  (You can check them out here and here)

Other than that, nothing much as been taking place...other than meeting UFC fighters Ryan Bader and Jon Fitch!!

Unfortunately, I could never be intense enough to pass off as a UFC fighter....

At least I tried.

But with more exciting news, I also met the legendary figure skater Kurt Browning!! Other figure skaters there were Jeff Buttle, Shawn Sawyer, Jamie Sale, David Pelletier and 2010 Olympic bronze medalist Joannie Rochette.  It was so awesome to meet Joannie after watching what she went through last year at the Vancouver Olympics.  Truly, what an inspiration and role model for Canadians!  What a gorgeous performance!

However, meeting Kurt Browning was probably the bigger highlight.  He is a four time Figure Skating World Champion and his skating style is simply just exquisite!

Embarrassingly enough, I was star-struck.  Just a bit.  I told him I wanted to report at the Olympics as a broadcaster and started to gush about Patrick Chan right after.  If you don't know already, Patrick Chan is another figure skater whom I love and (hopefully one day will marry....).

Of course, I'm only half joking...but a girl can always dream...

And amongst all the Royal Wedding hoopla, my friend Bethany and I also met the Royals...well, their cut-outs anyways.

Unlike most people, I was not into the hype about the Royal Wedding.  Kate and William are a beautiful couple, but all the attention from the cake, the dress, the fascinators, the flowers, the guests, the honeymoon, etc. was blown way out of proportion!  They are normal people!!!

But nonetheless, this photo was fun!

Stay tuned for more as I will posting more frequently in the summer!  Cheers!

First Year...Done. Finito.

A couple days late, but I officially finished my first year of university last Wednesday.

Thoughts on how first year went?
Amazing...though school was not what I thought it would be.

The people in my program are awesome and I love them all (well most of them anyways). I love my journalism class and professor as I feel we've somewhat became a family after being stuck in the same room every Tuesday for both semesters.

Work wise, it was difficult.  Coming into university with 80s to 90s (I'm not trying to brag...I SWEAR!!!!!!) I was hoping my marks would stay roughly the same if not just a bit lower.

How wrong was I.  There I was, plummeting from high 80s and 90s to 70s and even 60s.  Nonetheless, it was eyeopening.  It pushed me to try harder than my hardest and not take my education for granted.

But if it's one thing I learned, university is way better than high school. The professors actually treat you like mature adults and don't look at us like naive children.  As for the people, thank goodness there were no petty, little dramas.

And with going to school downtown,  it's awesome.  Never have I been on so many adventures.  Never would I have thought that I would interview a local politician, a Paralympic gold medalist, a cute cafe barista, a Toronto rapper, my journalist idol(s), or affected residents from the Wellesley St. fire.

But as fun as I had with all these assignments, it didn't mean I behaved like the perfect journalist.  I have been yelled at for being disrespectful, given dirty looks by onlookers, and rejected a countless number of times by people who wouldn't give me two minutes of their time. 

Yes, I was stupid.  But, I'm still learning.  First year was amazing, and I hope the next three will be the same, if not better!!  You're all amazing!!