After midnight, I surfed the Internet and clicked to Oprah's site in hopes of an opportunity to sit in her audience.
Only one show was accepting applications, the After Oscar Show in Los Angeles.
I thought what the heck!
I applied and weeks later, I dang dear fell out of my chair when I received an email stating I'd secured two seats to the show.
Months later my sister and I, two girls from rural Indiana, were living it up in LA.
We were so excited we only ate one meal, as we had so much to see and we didn't want to waste precious time dining.
To keep our bellies full we munched on a fruit basked my hubby sent to our hotel room. I guess we were eating like the stars…fruit, water and a bit of wine.
One evening we found ourselves in the hotel that hosted ABC's pre-Oscar party. We sat on the lobby couch acting cool as the stars of the Desperate Housewives and other shows mingled.
The night of the Oscars we made friends with a police officer, shocking I know, and he secured a prime spot for us outside of the Vanity Fair After Oscar party.
We waived at the stars and giggled like school girls as the best of the best in the industry exited their vehicles, waived and entered the party. Some even coming over to shake hands.
If I wasn't such a rule follower, I'd have a picture of Oprah interviewing Sandra Bullock after she won the Oscar for The Blindside.
It was a dream come true adventure with my sister that I'll never forget. But the trip wouldn't have been possible if I hadn't taken action and the steps to make the trip possible.
If you have a dream, even a crazy dream to go to Hollywood for the big show, take a step towards making it happen.
What's your wild and crazy dream?!
Blessings,
Stephanie
Inspirational Speaker and Award-Winning Author of