I needed this. Following one of the most sh!tastic weekends I've ever had [which included the passing of one of the most wonderful women in the world, my Grandmother], I needed a pick me up. Something to get my spirits back up, and get me out of a funk.
Out of my 24 years of life [give or take 2 months]... today has got to be one of the BEST. DAYS. EVER. It's one of those I feel like I need to giggle like a school girl all night and jump around because I'm so excited sort of deals... only I haven't done that. Ugh, I did squeal though... I won't lie... but only when I was by myself!
Bret. Effing. Hart. Are you kidding me? Did that really just happen? Oh.... it did!
The book signing took place at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. It was their 31st Annual Book Fair and there were some pretty important people there. Apparently its a pretty big deal in the District, as well as a big charity event. I got in a "hello" to Antonin Scalia, the Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court & total BAAAALLLEERRRR, while we were waiting in line at the coat check... and I'm pretty sure he didn't acknowledge my existance... but the total hottie secret service agent did. Score one for me, heyyooo!
But, like always, I digress... let me move forward...
The presence of the 5x World Heavyweight Champ could be felt pulsating throughout the ballroom filled with literally hundreds of people. As I walked around, weaving in and out of the masses, trying to find table #43 I pretty much somehow sensed where the table was... and wouldn't you know? I was right!
I stopped dead in my tracks and pretty much stopped breathing when I laid eyes on him... Bret "Hitman" Hart. I categorize it as one of those "Dream Weaver" moments, like in Wayne's World... only it wasn't so much sexual attraction it was, well, what it was... seeing your idol for the very first time in person. I said something really lame under my breath to my friend, Matt, along the lines of "OMG... there he is." HA! What a total geek I am!
I got feeling back in my legs and proceeded to walk towards the table. I got in line behind 2 guys who were in front of me at the coat check and offered to take their pictures and e-mail it to them since they were sans camera. I figured that talking to them before it was my turn to get my one on one with Bret would help me calm my excitement.....
Unfortunately, I suffer from word vomit when I get excited. So the WWE Hall of Famer had to bare with me while I spewed out stupidity...
"HI! MY BROTHER'S PERFECTED THE SHARP SHOOTER ON ME WHEN I WAS LITTLE."
WHAT. THE. F#@$. Did I really just say that? My jaw dropped b/c something that dumb was the first thing that came out of my mouth. Thankfully, he just laughed at me [like so many do], apologized for my brothers and asked who he was to make the book out to... When I answered and he was signing, I kept talking...
"So, I always wanted a pair of your glasses. I thought they were so cool!"
He replied "...oh? Did you ever get a pair?"
Me... "No... I'm actually making it out to my first live event December 1st. But yeah, I always REALLY wanted those!"
Him... "Oh, Yeah.. I don't even have a pair anymore! I wouldn't know where to find them!"
I think I was half disappointed b/c I expected him to be like "Oh? HERE!" and hand me a pair of those pink mega cool shades that I've wanted for my entire life... but no. No. That didn't happen. Haha, its okay.
We took a picture and I was so excited still and I knew my turn was over but I said... "I think my hair was in your face. Sorry. IT WAS REALLY GREAT TO MEET YOU!" and just like turned and walked away after we shook hands.
I'm pretty sure he loved me. I could see it in his eyes. HAHAHA. Either that or it was sheer bewilderment since I was so wired... whatever. I'll think what I think!
Matt was behind me in line and said he watched me walk away with a semi confused look on his face. Ahhh..... I leave people with that look a lot, I hear.
Either way, it may have only been like 2 minutes but I think that was the best 2 minutes ever in the history of life.
I traded e-mails with the gents in front of me to send them their pictures and traded what we said to the 2x IC champ... apparently, he hasn't done the Sharpshooter in 8 years! HA! I did it last week on my nephew! Man its cool to be stronger than younger people. No wonder my brothers always did it to me. Little ones can't kick out.
After the metro home, I met up with some of my old friends from high school for some coffee at THE BUCKS [that's what regulars call Starbucks, right? I wouldn't know. I may have just made that up.] It was lots of fun. Just another thing to add to making me happy on this already great day.
On my way home from the 'bucks, my brother called me and asked me to come over b/c I had one of his DVD's in my car. I was too excited about getting that book signed, that I had to give it to him right away! He would have seen my facebook picture with Bret anywayyyy so he would have known that I went! Anyway, he was so so so happy and in shock that I actually got him something that he wanted... b/c I usually just find something of his in the house on Christmas day, wrap it, and give it to him. Little sister love right there. You should have seen when we were celebrating Hanukkah with my uncle. 8 nights of that isn't entertaining after the 3rd. Anyway, his excitement added to my excitement.
Euphoria. That's the only way I can explain my psychological state on my drive home.
Ohhh... but the exultation wasn't over.
To add to my jubilation, I get home and I have a message in my inbox from ol' Cabana Boy himself! Ummm hellooo? That just put today's rating over the top [in a good way of course!] THE icing on THE cake. I'm sorry but can I please just say that I absolutely adore him? As if any of you couldn't tell, I mean... I was him for Halloween and I'm pretty sure I've raved about him in a blog before... I think I'm beginning to sound creepy... but really, I just appreciate him and his willingness to get back to fans. That's really admirable. Am I gushing? Should I stop? Ha, you know I'm not going to...
I can only imagine what I would say if I were to meet him in person. I highly doubt it'd be anything flattering. I have a good idea of what it'd probably be... but it's definitely not something I'd want to share with the masses. What I will share is that it starts with one of those "Dream Weaver" sequences from Wayne's World... Ohhh me...
The Fink & I had a good conversation about him... btw if you EVER get a chance to drop him an e-mail/comment you should! Ask him anything and he'll have a response for you! Such a nice guy, that Howard!
Oh yeah, I just name dropped THREE TIMES. [...I guess 4 if you include Scalia, but he's not as cool.]
I'm such an a-hole.
It's good to be me today.
'Til next timeee... Aloha =)