My Moment With George Takei
At our graduation, George Takei proved to be a gracious and wonderful guest. He socialized with the group and really seemed to enjoy being there.
During our group photo, I ended up standing dead center in our crowd. When George joined us, the photographer obviously wanted him in the center, so I knelt down.
Feeling punchy (and remembering a little skit about "Sweaty Basketball Players" from the Jimmy Kimmel show), I said to James Cauley (Captain Kirk in the show), "Wow! If you'd told me I'd be on my knees in front of George Takei tonight, I'd have NEVER believed it!" James was quite taken by this and leaned way OVER me to tell George. George apparently found it quite funny, too.
After the photo shoot, George and I hugged. Despite the appearance of this shot, we did not kiss. :) Still, it was emotional enough that my friend Little John welled up a tear in his eye.
I'm sorry to dwell, but this was SUCH an incredible night in my life. My first ever memories of my science fiction addiction were those of watching Star Trek with my dad (most probably in reruns by that point, but I had no idea). George was there from day one and once again at the point where I am ready to enter a career in that exact business. Speaking of "the business", expect a post soon on the status of my fledgling job search. No news yet (haha -- if there was, you'd see it in LARGE, FRIENDLY LETTERS right here!), but I can share my experiences a little.
During our group photo, I ended up standing dead center in our crowd. When George joined us, the photographer obviously wanted him in the center, so I knelt down.
Feeling punchy (and remembering a little skit about "Sweaty Basketball Players" from the Jimmy Kimmel show), I said to James Cauley (Captain Kirk in the show), "Wow! If you'd told me I'd be on my knees in front of George Takei tonight, I'd have NEVER believed it!" James was quite taken by this and leaned way OVER me to tell George. George apparently found it quite funny, too.
After the photo shoot, George and I hugged. Despite the appearance of this shot, we did not kiss. :) Still, it was emotional enough that my friend Little John welled up a tear in his eye.
I'm sorry to dwell, but this was SUCH an incredible night in my life. My first ever memories of my science fiction addiction were those of watching Star Trek with my dad (most probably in reruns by that point, but I had no idea). George was there from day one and once again at the point where I am ready to enter a career in that exact business. Speaking of "the business", expect a post soon on the status of my fledgling job search. No news yet (haha -- if there was, you'd see it in LARGE, FRIENDLY LETTERS right here!), but I can share my experiences a little.
posted by Eric at 10:18
6 Comments:
Good luck with the job search, Eric!
I have missed your presence - and watching your work progress here, but, having gone back to school at 40 and leaving a family to cope with my absence, I know what you were going through! Congrats on making it - and I can't wait to someday see the results of your last project!! I've been a Trekkie since the beginning of the starship Enterprise's five-year mission.
-cindy
What a fun group! Everyone looks so happy in those photos. I wish you all the best in your new venture now that you're 'official'.
Cheers!
You are too cool for school. LOL
Congrats on your graduation and meeting a big celebrity.
Sorry I haven't been around here much, I haven't really been visiting much of anyone lately. I'm working on it though.
Congratulations on your graduation!
Yes, I've got a bun in the over, and your comments came at just the right moment--today I am a little tired of being pregnant, and then I feel guilty since it is a wonderful thing. You reminded me that this is completely normal.
Good luck with the job search!
That does look like a lot of fun... They certainly knew how to do a graduation party right! That has got to be one of the all-time great star stories too, lol. Thanks for letting us see the pics! George looks like he has a great time :D
I have read all your recent comments Eric, you are too kind! It has been emotional to read about this graduation, your post thanking your Dad was very poignant. And George Takei! I mean really, how cool is that?!? Star Trek was big in our household when I was a kid too.
I am just so happy for you and excited to see what is next for you! Many happy Congratulations on reaching this day Eric; You worked hard to get here.
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