Connect with Jason DeFillippo
If you are near Longbeach, why don't you go to one of the meetups Jason is going to.
Give him an @reply and see what happens
Add him as a friend with a nice note to introduce yourself
Add him as a contact or better yet friend! Favorite and comment on his photos
See where Jason is - you never know, you might just end up in the same place as him! ;)
Comment on his most excellent Blog posts
Listen to his super rad voice and comment on how sexy it is
It may be old fashioned, but its private and you can take your time composing your innermost thoughts