50 Things I've Loved in the US

It’s 50 days until I head back to the US again. My fifth time. I always head over for web (film) festivals then do some exploring. I always have the most times and with 50 days to go, thought it was time to countdown daily 50 things I’ve loved doing in the US.

50: Meeting John waters in baltimore

My first trip to the US happened in 2018. I was excited to attend the NYC Web Fest, and when I discovered that Baltimore Web Fest was just a few days beforehand, I knew I had to go.

After my first flight to the US, wow that is long, I got off my transfer flight from San Francisco and straight in an Uber. Checked into my hotel, had a much needed shower and then called another Uber and went to the Baltimore Museum of Art to go to a book signing with legendary director, John Waters. I had been a longtime fan, ever since I saw ‘Serial Mom’ in High School - and it’s still one of my all time favourite films.

It was a one night event and despite my tiredness, I knew I had to do it. I got there and bought the book, joining the line with a just a few behind me before they closed the cue. The wait was close to an hour, but it was worth it.

When I met John, he was a lovely guy, though I think he struggled with how thick my Aussie accent was, but we had quite a lengthy chat about Australia and how much he loved visiting. He signed my book and we got a photo. I didn’t think it was too bad that I had been off the plane less than a few hours and had met my first celebrity.