Last Saturday was a real hectic day for me. Coming from my daughter’s cheering exhibition, I had to rush to High Street for a bloggger’s event – to meet BB Gandanghari in person. Yes, you got it right – BB as in the personality formerly known as Rustom Padilla.
You see, I got this invitation from Dine and Noemi to attend Bloggers Meet and Greet BB Gandanghari at Mag:Net Cafe. I was hesitant to go. First, it does coincide with my kid’s activity. Second, I won’t be a hypocrite – I’m not a big fan! Finally, after sleeping it off, I decided to sign up.
Why? Out of curiosity period. So off I go, telling myself to keep an open mind.
You see, I got this invitation from Dine and Noemi to attend Bloggers Meet and Greet BB Gandanghari at Mag:Net Cafe. I was hesitant to go. First, it does coincide with my kid’s activity. Second, I won’t be a hypocrite – I’m not a big fan! Finally, after sleeping it off, I decided to sign up.
Why? Out of curiosity period. So off I go, telling myself to keep an open mind.
Honestly, I was one of those who judged the person especially when BB has gone public announcing that “Rustom is dead!” What I realized now is that it was wrong! Not only in the case of BB, but in any other circumstances for that matter. Shame on me! I was once in a situation where I struggled to let other people know what is happening with me – details of these are much personal for me to share. When you are going through something that you feel is not up to society’s standards, you need to fight back and resist the urge to parade what you really are or how you feel. Most especially if you know that your family will be the first one to throw stones at you. I realized that when I asked BB regarding her relationship with her mom, her reply implied that it’s still a work in progress but she is definitely reaching out. Please don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t fault the mom because I am a mother myself, and Lord knows how I would react faced with the same situation. I do not have anything against the third sex, I am surrounded by them. I love being around them, they are so fun to be with.
The process of coming out is easier in a less judgmental and open society. That’s why BB felt free and encouraged during his recent stay in the U.S. As long as you are at peace with yourself and with your God, I believe that is more important.
I guess the best lesson for me as a person, is not to judge quickly. Who am I to judge? If one belongs in a dysfunctional family, so what? There’s no perfect family and no one is perfect either. As I always tell my children, the test of really doing good is when you still do it when no one else can see you. For even if nobody sees you, the one up there is always watching.
The process of coming out is easier in a less judgmental and open society. That’s why BB felt free and encouraged during his recent stay in the U.S. As long as you are at peace with yourself and with your God, I believe that is more important.
I guess the best lesson for me as a person, is not to judge quickly. Who am I to judge? If one belongs in a dysfunctional family, so what? There’s no perfect family and no one is perfect either. As I always tell my children, the test of really doing good is when you still do it when no one else can see you. For even if nobody sees you, the one up there is always watching.
Dine, Julie,Chateau, BB, Sassy Mom, Cookie and her two lovely kids.
My special thanks to Dine and Noemi for inviting me. To Philippine Online Chronicles (POC) for making this event possible and of course, to Sasha of Style Manila for being so kind and took the picture of me and my fellow mom bloggers.
I do believe that you should not be afraid to Be all that you can Be!
3 comments:
wow! what a precious event! you saw BB in person! were there a lot of bloggers who came? lucky you!
First off, I have nothing against gays since I even have good friends among them.
But given who BB was and out of respect for his family and ex-wife, I would've preferred if he/she just decided to openly come out (and dress the part too!) outside the Philippines.
I seen dozens of BB Gandanghari's photos but I didn't know that it's Rustom Padilla!
I didn't recognize her in the photo shoots. Well at least now I know. Thanks for the info.
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