My 'Real' Celeb Encounter

I guess it's pushing it to refer to her as a "celebrity". She is more of a "hey she looks familiar wait isn't that the girl from..." kinda person. So who is this mystery woman? Well it's none other than Sarah Burke. No no no not the Canadian freestyle skier that first results from google. Keep clicking on that right arrow a few dozen pages and you'll reach the Sarah Burke I'm talking about. For those who aren't Real World fans so sorry to dissapoint. Sarah was part of the seven strangers picked to live in a house and have their lives taped...sorry I'll stop now. Sarah was on The Real World Philadelphia in 2004-- ya it's been a while. For those who need a refresher here are photos of the cast and her.

I knew Sarah was going to the University of Florida for law school (ya I can't believe it either) and had even spotted her around town, but this was different. This time I was up close and personal.

I was at work with about 5 minutes left til close when of course we are rushed with an onslaught of customers--I swear it never fails. Anyways, as I'm busting my butt to get everyone what they need I glance into the crowd and do a double take. Is that? Seriously? Wow it's really Sarah Burke from The Real World. I quickly try to make eye contact with my fellow employees, but realize they either A:don't recognize her or B:are unfazed by her appearance. Sure enough I'm the one to serve her. And yes I'm ashamed to admit it but this made me slightly happy inside. She ordered, I served, she paid. Other than that I really have nothing interesting to report. She acted normal and although I was dying to say something about her time on The Real World I just couldn't bring myself to do it. She is the kind of person that's hard to read. Had I said something I'm really unsure of how she'd react. It could have been a flattering moment or a bitchy diva one so I decided to play it safe and keep my mouth shut.


Once she left and we closed shop I immediately asked one of my coworkers if she knew who the girl was. Unfortunately, she hadn't ever watched a single episode of Real World, which kind of blows my mind and totally bumed me out. Why is it so thrilling to see someone in person that has been on tv??? And whyyy do we feel the need to confide in someone ANYONE after we see them? Fortunately for me, the other girl I was working with had watched the Philly season and was able to gossip with me about it. lol


Now don't get me wrong, I realize that Miz Burke is only human. In fact, I (along with my fellow RW fans) know a lot more about Sarah Burke then I'm sure she likes. Think about it. For the rest of her life she will be recognized by someone... and that someone, like myself, will know she has self esteem issues, overcame an eating disorder, spends way too much money on clothes, is very promiscuous, and even has an alter-ego named Ivana beeeefore they even talk to her! so weird. And to think she's attending grad school to become a lawyer?! strange. But whatevs I'm not hatin. Anyone who completes law shool is intelligent and a dedicated student in my book. I have a feeling she has the "work hard party hard" philosophy for life. But it's definitely a lot more respectable than those who try to extend their 15 minutes of fame by becoming veterans on The Real World/Road Rules Challenge. so annoying.


And while I'm on the subject of The Real World, if you watched the most recent season set in Hollywood then I'm sure you are familiar with Greg. Yes, the online winner who called himself "The Chosen One," was a total tool, aaand was (thankfully) kicked off the show. Yep that would be him. I regret to inform you he too resides in Gainesville and attended UF. From what I hear he's been hittin up the local clubs and probably getting an even bigger head with every person that recognizes him. Guess the whole modeling career didn't work out. ugh I can not stand that guy. For those who care here are some recent pix of both Sarah Burke and Greg Halstead around Gainesville.

Thoughts on either of them???

have you met a celebrity...or someone close to that?