Finally, I Know...Here it is!

So, everytime that a certain sister that is just older than me who currently attends the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, working part time at American Family Insurance (but I am not naming any names or anything...) logs onto my blog, she comments after that she still hasn't seen this post. Well, here ya go!
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If you were living in a European country and hear that your family back in the states is planning a trip to New York, generally there wouldn't be too much jealousy. However, add a chance to meet Acadamy Award winning Megan Mullally into the mix and you start getting something...

*Side note - Megan Mullally, for those that do not know, it one of the most talented and funny, actresses ever. You may know her by her many aliases, including Anastasia Beaverhausen and her most famous, Karen Walker from Will and Grace.*

Now, how would they have such an incredible opportunity? Well, she just so happens to be starring in the new smash hit Broadway musical "Young Frankenstein" - a new Mel Brooks original. My family got tickets to see this, and I, in a word, was...well...livid.

She is one of those people that are on the life list for people to meet. I think she is hilarious and we would be best friends. However, I would not be a part of the fanfare of meeting her whilst attending college in Switzerland. I was bummed...that was, until the bast plan ever was crafted...Operation: Converse with Ms. Beaverhausen commenced.

Here was the plan. After every Broadway show, the actors and actresses parade out of the stage door and are greeted by their loyal fans begging for pictures and autographs...and this time, one with a cell phone. My sister would call me on my cell when she was approaching, and then get her attention with that ol' "Can you talk to my brother who is a huge fan and is attending college in Switzerland?" ploy...works everytime! Then, she and I would regale in laughter and talk for hours. That was the plan...but here are the kinks that needed to be worked out, with solutions of course:

A) I am in Switzerland, and they are in New York City...That is a 6 hour difference. Now, if their show gets out around 10:30pm, they would be able to call me around 4:30am...Solution: Dude, superfans must make sacrifices, therefore, who cares about that night of sleep? Anyways, it was a Friday night/Saturday morning...all good. AND, silver lining, this was the night before the Phone-A-Thone started, therefore I was able to get into the "stay up late" swing of things early...just call it conditioning.

B) Again, I am in Switzerland, and they are in New York City. Do you know how much a phone call in between those places costs!? From cell phones to boot! Solution: Dude, this opportunity is priceless. I am (ok, the parents are) willing to pay for this. (And, I guess when you think about it, they really had to pay the cost of a ticket to meet her, so whatever that price was can be the amount that would be alright for the call) Besides, it also gives me something to gloat about for at least a week, and again, those types of things are priceless!

So, it was going to go down. I was actually really frazzled all throughout that night. I was like cancelling plans, acting all crazy, debating a nap...Seriously, I was beside myself. But, to aid in my focus, and share in this moment, a sykpe conference call between Jessi, Rodefer, and I helped ease any tension. (By the way, Sarah is equally a huge fan of hers - I almost felt bad that I was going to talk to her and not her...sorry!)

And then...it happened...

I got the call on my cell around 5:15am...I hadn't slept, but I was still wired. I had Jessi and Sarah on Skype, and they were both quite excited. It was Missy telling me that she was about "20 people or so down"...(a little extra warning than probably needed, but whatever, it wasn't on my bill!). I asked her frequently how long it would be, and then when I asked again, there was literally a "Here ya go" and there she was (that, my friend, was a little bit too little warning...I was kinda scattered). This is what I can remember from our conversation...if anyone on either side can remember anything more (the Skype crew or NY crew) please let me know...

Megan: "Hi there, so why are you in switzerland?"
Me: "Oh, college"
Megan: "well, thats good...wow, it must be like 4 in the morning there"
Me: "oh, its 5:15am...i have waited up all night for this!"
Megan: "Oh my goodness! Wow...well, your parents are taping this..."
Me: "Oh, thats them for you...wow, its just so awesome that I am talking to you! I am such a huge fan!!!! I am sure that you did absolutely amazing in it like always!"
Megan: "Oh, well thank you. You will have to come and see it."
Me: "Oh, you bet I will!"
Megan: "Ok, well, it was nice talking with you, and here are your parents"
Me: "THANKS SO MUCH!!! It was so nice talking to you!!!"

And that was it! My moment with a celebrity. Yes, I did kinda get a little creepy in there, but let's face it, I was sleep-deprived, and is was Megan Mullally...How would you act!? (question only aimed to fellow fans).

Well, check that one off of the list!
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Oh, and I should probably post this, too. This is the family's proof of the instance. This was no crazy dream, people!



Picture taken of her actually on the phone with me! You can't make this stuff up, people!!!