Mission: Meryl Streep: A Success!

Carnegie hall proved to be most rewarding. I couldn't believe the night I had! Mrs. Meryl Streep actually read my letter! Wait? Yes she read it but she never gave me an answer! OH GOSH! I didn't get what I came for! Now I had to start all over! I found another event that she would be at. The Poetry and Creative Minds event. I hadn't even been to Lincoln Center, and from the looks of it, it wouldn't be as easy! I set out once again on Mission:Meryl with two letters and faith in hand! I arrived a little more nervous than before, hoping my luck hadn't run out. A person was already there waiting for Mrs. Meryl to come. I thought Oh Geesh! This girl is going to run her off! She didn't look like the Clean cut type. She came up to me and express her Love for Meryl and why she was there, but all I kept thinking was, you showed up to meet your idol in a old hoodie and sweats? I shared with her, you should always leave your home looking presentable if only out of politeness and One never knows if they have a date with Destiny, And you should always look your best for Destiny. That got her away from me! The event interns began to form an army around the door and asking anyone there without legit reason to leave. I being the quick thinker I am put my acting skills to use. I talked my way by the stage door and as the talent began to arrive, it was showtime! First car to arrive was Brooke Shields, I gave a head nod and a smile, next Diane Reeves, (smile and wave, Smile and Wave) then Terrance Howard, HEYYY Mr. Howard I said, as he acknowledged me with a nod. Then I watched a car pull up and Ms. Meryl adjusting in the backseat. Out she walks and I said Hi Mrs. Meryl, she looks and says " Oh Hi! How are you?" before I could answer the not so important interns scurry her away! Dang!! I yell in my head! Well at least she remembered who I was! That wasn't enough though. I needed to talk to her! I gave one letter to security and asked that it be given to her. Then the waiting game began. This time I was Fortunate enough to be able to be inside the stage door. That way I couldn't miss her! As people kept coming through she hadn't yet! Terrance Howard came down with a half eaten cookie for a smoke, I had a lovely chat with him about cookies and other things! He filled me in on how sweet and humble Mrs. Meryl was and said "I'm sure she will love you when she meets you, you are a great person"! Was I really standing here talking to an Oscar-nominated star as if we were equals? Why yes! Yes I was! Finally the show was over and guests were leaving, but I had forgotten about the reception to follow. Was she going to stay for it? well I've waited this long, what's 2 more hours? I leaned against the wall and hung my head low, feeling that I was defeated, Then the doors opened. No Security, no guards, Just Mrs. Meryl, Her daughter Mamie and a friend. We made eye contact, and she spoke! "There you are" she said. Is she talking to me I thought?  "How long have you been waiting down here" she asked! Since 2 I said with a tired smile! She hugged me and gave me the most genuine and sincere apology for the time I waited. I assured her no apology was needed. We stood and talked for what seemed like a lifetime. She held my hand and embraced me as I explained my mission. She gave the most direct and concentrated eye contact you could give a person to assure them you were hearing every word. She smiled graciously as I told her my journey and admired my determination. Finally she said, " I'd love to help you out, May I have your contact information?" As if I would say NO! I asked if she had recieved my 2nd letter and she say's No in a shocked tone as if she was insulted that no one gave it to her! Good thing I made 2 copies! I gave her my info, we hugged once more and said our until next times.  CHALLENGE COMPLETED!!!!!