Let’s go back, back to the beginning…
Virgin Megastore, NYC, August 27th , 2003. This is where it all began when I was just 11 years old. Hilary Duff was my idol. She made me believe I could be the next Disney channel star. She made me chase my dreams. Though I didn’t quite get there, I’ve lived an alternate Hollywood reality. I may not be the star, but I run in close circles with them. From having Nick Jonas say, “Nice to see you again!” to Vanessa Hudgens trying on my sunglasses at Coachella, Hilary Duff is the reason that I’ve kept chasing this adrenaline rush. Meeting a celebrity gives you the look into the lifestyles of the rich and the famous for a few minutes. Imagine what it must be like having hundreds, if not thousands, of fans camp out for hours, if not days, just to interact with you for 30 seconds of their time? I can’t imagine there could be any greater feeling, and it’s something I’ve always wanted for myself. My whole life revolves around pop culture and my upcoming concerts and of course, meet and greets. I live for the hype of gearing up to my next show and planning my killer outfit and what I’m going to say. These moments have become the best stories of my life, and I thought it was time to share them with the world and help other fans up their Starker game. Knowing where your favorite celebrities are at all times can be like a full time job, but every time you meet them it becomes more rewarding. Before it’s even over I’m anticipating the next time, it’s just never enough. I wish life could just be a music festival. Music is possibly the only thing in the world that truly connects people in the happiest way possible. I know this to be true because I’ve seen it at Coachella. It’s amazing how many people travel all over the world just for one event. This year I couldn’t believe how many people were from Australia and Britain, that is true dedication to the cause. And no matter where anyone was from, everyone was there just to genuinely have a good time. If music consumes your whole life just like it does for me, come follow me on my celebrity adventures. Who are you a Starker of?
