I loved watching Star Trek Voyager when I was little and have always wanted to meet Kate Mulgrew. This is something I have never disclosed to anyone before. I admire Kate for her strength, courage and character and I see some of myself in her.  On Saturday October 17th I attended Kate Mulgrew’s panel at the Big Apple Comic Con and it was an amazing experience for me just being there. Words can’t describe how I felt. After the panel was over she was signing autographs and I went and got an autograph of course. Unfortunately, due to family emergency she had left early and cancelled the photo op for the day. I was somewhat disappointed.

On Sunday October 18th I returned to the Comic Con with my best friend Ami and I was finally able to get my picture taken with her. This moment was a dream come true for me. I thought I would be speechless when I meet her, but it was very easy for me to talk to her. She remembered me from the day before. I was able to talk to her and she even wished me a "Happy Birthday". Being able to meet Kate and talk to her just made my 24th B-day a very special day for me. When I got out of the photo booth my friend Ami said to me “WOW!! You got an extra 20 seconds with her than everyone else, what were you guys talking about?” Kate has always been a huge inspiration for me and I'm glad I got the chance to tell her that in person. I have always wanted to be an actress. I hope someday I will become a great actress like Kate. For now, I am just really glad I got to meet her on my B-Day of all and got my 20 seconds of fame. This is something that will stay with me for a lifetime. - Jeny