Yep. I hate to break it to you, but Adam G and me are tight.

Well. Not so much.

But I have been pulling shifts at the CNE for the Streetcars of Tomorrow exhibit, and I was lucky enough to work last Thursday to catch the media event, where Adam G and other internal execs were expected to speak.

My boss placed me under his wing, and introduced me to Adam. I was being all ‘professional’ and nonchallant about the encounter. But inside I was all starstruck and melting inside. I tried to control my tendency to chuckle when I’m nervious, but I don’t think I was too successful. I think I was a bit uncomfortable because he has a similar geeky nature, and the fact that he runs my beloved TTC at such a young age really strikes a chord with me.

Essentially, I look up to him— and I had to, literally, since he’s so tall.

My boss introduced me to Adam as “our last coop student” since my position is getting the axe due to the cutbacks and the hiring freeze. He sounded regretful and answered that “it was too bad.” Haha. Hopefully, that comment will raise some realities to him about what’s going on internally.

PS: Oh I didn’t get a picture with him. I figured I had to refrain from doing so, given that I’m still representing my department. But if I came as a normal civilian, I’d be so there. Grr.

There were many other TTC big shots there. Aside from the Chair, the Chief General Manager Gary Webster, and Deputy General manager Rick Cornacchia were also present. They were both very friendly and actively introduced themselves to this low-ranked co-op student.

That night, I thought to myself, could I grow up to be these successful gentlemen? One can only dream at this point.

More about my experience at the Streetcars of Tomorrow exhibit when I return to Waterloo.

Labour Day is the last chance to check out the streetcar mockups, so go to the Ex and take a look!

Streetcars of Tomorrow - [metblogs.com]