Encounters

Yesterday while out and about I had picked up several people, nothing out of the ordinary since this is what I do on a normal day anyways. It is not uncommon here in LA to actually run into someone famous, though I have yet to run into anyone I actually know or recognize.

Yesterday was really a different day. I had a good feeling and its always good to have that in a day. I had decided to start my day later in the day and not do the early AM commute (and by early I mean start at 430ish).

One of the first notable people I picked up first was an older gentleman whom stated was a writer in his days. I could actually tell that he was not just one of those people who said they were someone but actually really was a credible person. I never know anyone last name, due to the whole privacy thing, but he did give me his blog address (Just Thinking). After reading a few of this entries, I now realize that this guy really knows his stuff and is really what I'd like to call "Hollywood". He truly lives the life, or lived since I technically do not know him personally.

It was a very short trip and all I got from him was his site and a little hello there. Which pretty much sums up most of my trips. I continue my day and get a the normal Jane and Joe's who are like me, or at least I think so. A little later in the day I pick up my other interesting passenger.

I pull up by this tall building in Santa Monica and this little old lady comes in. Being that she shares my mother's name I knew I was going to enjoy this ride. Her name was Terry and when she spoke I could feel her energy as if she was very young and vibrant. She made several calls in my car and spoke to people about trips and things I only dream of. She told me she has been an actress since she was 10 and was famous in the 40s and 50s. Though I did not recognize her, she did tell me she still active in the film industry as an actress. After I dropped her off to have lunch with her friends before she went on to a comedy class, I looked her up. Her name was Terry Moore.

After meeting two amazing people during my day. I realized that though I do not live a very famous or interesting life. I want to start to write more than I am now. I see that Earl writes and post what appears to daily. I need to be more proactive.

I just want to thank them for something they don't even know happen. Give me strength in more ways than I can explain (or wish to share).