My life changed 20 years ago today. Okay, maybe there was a few days leading up to today, but May 19th, 1999 is the date I recall. How do I know this date? Two words.
Jar-Jar Binks.
Yes, Star Wars Episode 1 is celebrating it’s 20th Anniversary. With it comes my memories of a previous job. Coinciding with the Star Wars debut was the opening of the 19 theater multiplex called “Colossus“. Working as a projectionist was always my dream growing up. It came true once I began my job opening weekend of this movie theater.
I spent nearly five years working at Colossus (read about it here) with many people calling me a “Lifer“. The term originally coined as a derogatory- you’ll never amount to anything– phrase. But I did become a “Lifer” because my life changed over the course of my time at the theater.
- I lost my father
- I met my future wife
- I got engaged
- I got married
- We had a kid
Aww, Joe. Colossus changed my life too! I met some of my favourite people in the world there, and it was my first proper part-time job. It was the perfect job for a 16-year-old because I got to hang out with cool people and watch movies for free. I am still nostalgic about that place. I would love a get together with the whole crew one of these days!!
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I remember training you back then. You were one of my favorite people to joke around with.
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