The Encounter

Have you ever been involved in some sort of life changing event that you neither anticipated would happen, or even imagined could ever happen? Well I can honestly say that I was involved in one of these exchanges and I will put it into detail for you so the whole world can share my sensational experience.

On a casual walk down Bay St. North in Hamilton, I was literally almost run over by a man with flowing locks and a marvelous voice. After picking myself up from the sidewalk and brushing myself off, I turned around to give the man a little piece of my mind. What happened next was nothing short of a miracle and would have made meeting Mother Theresa seem like a trip to the dentist.

“Never made it as a wise man…”

“WOW!!! Chad Effin’ Kroeger! It is really you! I can’t believe this it doesen’t make any sen-“

“Couldn’t cut it as a poor man stealin’”

“This is truly amazing! I remember you guys were coming into town but I never though that…I would have the chance… Gee I am sorry I am so star struck right now… it’s just… you know… I never get the opportuni-”

“I like your pants around your feet”

“Okay… you aren’t making much sense right now Chad… is your song lyrics the only words you can say?

“I like the dirt that’s on your knees”

“Yeah… well I wouldn’t have had any if you hadn’t knocked me over in the first place…”

At this point I was kind of sketched out at Chad, yet still awestruck at the same time. I figured it was time I let Chad be as he was probably quite busy.

“Listen Chad, I know you have a show to play and everything… so I will let you go and get ready or what not… It was phenomenal to have the chan-”

“It's hard to say it, time to say it. Goodbye, goodbye”

And then he disappeared into the crowd surrounding Copps Coliseum. I fell to my knees and wept at the thought that the unthinkable just happened. My life was forever changed from that moment on. I think yours might have been too if you were in my situation.