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Chance Encounter

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human-interest1 year ago•15 min saved

"Missed Plane Date Leads to Unexpected Future Husband"

Cristina Farina arranged to meet a guy she met on a plane in London, but he didn't show up. While waiting, she met Matt Reinecke, an American college student, and they hit it off immediately. Despite living in different countries, they maintained a long-distance relationship through letters and occasional phone calls. After years of correspondence, they reunited and eventually decided to live together forever, leading to a lasting relationship.

via CNN|

#chance-encounter #human-interest #long-distance-relationship

entertainment2 years ago•5 min saved

Patrick Stewart's Terrifying Encounter with Paul McCartney

In an excerpt from his memoir, Patrick Stewart recounts a chance encounter with Paul McCartney in 1965. After a performance, McCartney surprised Stewart by giving him the keys to his Aston Martin DB5 and inviting him to drive them to Bath. Although excited, Stewart couldn't help but worry about the possibility of killing McCartney and being remembered for that. Decades later, when they met again, McCartney fondly recalled their Bristol adventure.

via Rolling Stone|

#aston-martin #chance-encounter #entertainment

human-interest2 years ago•3 min saved

Teacher's Heroic Act: Saving Former Student from Maui Wildfires

A former student in Maui was saved from the wildfires by his favorite teacher, Jackie Ellis, in a chance encounter. Joa Navarro, who had been working at a sailboat charter company, found himself stranded due to closed petrol pumps and low fuel. As he awoke to a spreading blaze, he saw Ms. Ellis driving past and instinctively followed her. They managed to escape the fire together, and Ms. Ellis provided temporary shelter for Navarro while her own home remains uninhabitable. Both are grateful for their unexpected reunion and the role they played in each other's lives.

via BBC|

#chance-encounter #human-interest #rescue

personal-experience2 years ago•6 min saved

Lessons from My Date with My Celebrity Crush

After randomly DMing her celebrity crush on Instagram, a woman in Denver was surprised when he responded and agreed to meet up. They spent a day together, had lunch, talked about their lives, and attended his comedy show. Despite enjoying their time together, she didn't expect it to turn into anything more and was content with the experience. She reflected on her growth and realized she was ready to find a real boyfriend.

via TODAY|

#celebrity-crush #chance-encounter #moving-on