It all started when I noticed that a baby born on the soap opera "General Hospital" had the same unique name as my neighbor's newborn who was born shortly before these episodes aired. I commented on Facebook to my neighbor what a trendsetter she was. My neighbor replied back and said her husband's aunt was a writer for the show and that is how that happened. Next thing you know, I'm chatting with the writer herself and telling her what a fan I am of the soap opera. I had been watching since I was 5. General Hospital has become a part of me. It's just something I do. It's always there.
Then this happened:
SERIOUSLY!!! The writer I had been emailing with made Ian's name (first and last!!) an off-screen character. Ian's name was spoken by the great Nurse Bobbie. OMG!! I think the kids and I watched this video about 50 times in a row right after it happened. How insane is this!?!?! It should be noted that there are already females character named "Sam" and "Robin" on the show, so that wasn't really an option.
But wait, it gets even better! I get an email saying the studio has a surprise for me and will be sending it to me shortly. In the mail, a signed script by the cast of the episode Ian's name appeared in arrived at my door. HOLY SH*T! I can't believe it and was shaking as I held the script when I realized what it was I was taking out of the envelope. THIS IS INSANE!!!! I've since figured out a great way to protect it and display it. I've put it in a shadow box frame.
After thanking my new bestie, she indicated she'd be open to getting together the next time I am in NY. OMG!! This just keeps better and better. If I am dreaming all of this, please don't wake me up.
Lunch with her on Sunday in New York City was a surreal experience. The icing on the cake? When at the end of lunch she said "We should do this again." Um, yeah...how about every Sunday? Is every Sunday good for you? I am pretty sure I'd never get tired chatting with her. She is fascinating, lovely, and so incredibly sweet.
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