MY GAY WORLD:

It was mothers'day and right from work the tired Bug headed straight for home. The toll of the day seemed to have sucked the energy off the Bug's physical being feeling bored and emotional to the border of loneliness and self pity. The phone rang and came the uplifting voice of cheers - hey happy mother's day ! What are you doing ? How about coffee and a drive ? Oh dear, of course the Bug should not be left sulking - in 10 mins. a pair of gay friends thoughtfully spent time to touch the Bug's heart with glee and fun.

Inside the car we were singing with fondness to the same tune - shared different opinions - talked about the past - present and the future - we gossiped and laughed and surely we talked about our very own lives. Along the city streets we walked holding hands even hanging on in each other's arms, stopped and posed for some pictures, searched out for sale items to buy and even looked for my signature boots. Rain came and comes out the umbrella with one holding it to shield the Bugs fontanels strolling along like a princess and it was a trio of smiles. Such a light and easy moment of friendship and it was with gay friends.

Looking back I remembered the time I first got acquainted with Yanie - Sonia was colouring my hair at home at the same time he was chatting with Yanie on the internet. He opened the cam to introduce me and Yanie saw me with towel wrapped around so I would not stain any of my shirts. Then time came when Yanie had to pick me up and it was the start of a friendship that had lasted to the time - at one moment Yanie had this to say - if I were not gay surely I would be your soulmate your rotten sausage - hahaha.

Sonia on the other hand is one friend who stood with loyalty. Gay as he is but he is the epitome of reliability. Times when I would not show up and here he comes knocking on my windows and door knowing that something is wrong. He is one thoughtful comrade who will look for you and make sure that you are alright. He is one who keeps the bed linens smelling clean and sweet for you to lie on and to say the least one that I can sleep with without the risk of assault.

Ria - and there are two of them. One Ria is vocal and straight - but he is one friend who will fight for you when he had to. He is very talented when it comes to vocals - singing and imitating sounds - I have been fooled several times with his tricks nevertheless I love him. The other one is rather reserve and quiet. He can be exclusive like me but as a friend both of them are always available and accessible when you need them.

Paula is the gorgeous one and up to this time he has proven that time and distance is no obstacle to friendship. He rings and sends text messages if just to show he remembers and keeps me updated with how things are in his life. He is sweet.

Markova is the celebrity type - he is beautiful, sexy and hot. He is honest when it comes to his insights about my acquaintance and would never pretend anything against it. When he is not up to anyone - find him at a distance ignoring the subject yet he is a true friend and that is just how he is.

Julia is the fashionable kind. The demure, classy yet trendy one. We identify to what one man ridiculously called us to have "chicken legs" however Julia justified fashionable people do not have big-bow legs as what his girlfriend had. Anyway, above their physical looks lies an open and honest heart which somehow capture my confidence hanging out with them. They are the kind which despite the obvious illusion of gender comes the reality of feelings and passions.

The Gay World is where I found true and honest relationships - based on sincerity and even courage. I must be clear though that I am a straight female specie who finds friendship in the male gay world which I am writing about. In the gay world I know - I find support and even strength. With the gays I can talk about my fears, my feelings, my longings with respect. The experience somehow made me a better person living with acceptance and understanding of an existence which most people are quite apprehensive about. A world where individuals dare to love in the midst of criticisms and judgments. A world of bravery where so called honorable people are scared to tread. A world that the hypocrites and the arrogants laugh at not being able to realize that within themselves lie the very void from the realities that so called normal people live without.

FAMILIAR TALK :

AIRPORT:

Q - Hi ! Filipino po kayo ?
A - Eh , o o
Q - Matagal na kayo rito ?
A - Ah, not really 6 mos ....
Q - So what are you doing here ?
A - domestic help po .
Q - Bakit laptop mo mahalin na Toshiba ?
A - sa boss ko po ito - minomonitor kasi ako
Q - Matagal na kyo sa work nyo ?
A - hindi sang taon lang ?
Q - kala ko ba ...6 mos lang kayo dito ?
A - yes, 6 mos and 3 years lang.

FIRST ENCOUNTER :
Q - Hi kumusta ka ?
A - Ok lang nice to meet you.
Q - Car mo to ?
A - not really , sa kompanya ito.
Q - single ka ba ?
A - o o
Q - swerti mo naman - PR ka na ?
A - yes, bago lang.
Q - Sponsor mo na ba girlfriend/boyfriend mo ?
A - siguro ....

LUV STORY :

Q - Hi there, your new car ?
A - sure
Q - Magkano ba weekly ?
A - ah hindi bigay ito ng Kiwi partner ko.
Q - Ah ok - madali bang kumuha ng car eh Kiwi partner pala. ?
A - raised eyebrows

SINO ?

Q - boyfriend mo ?
A - friend ko pala si ....
Q - kayo na ba ?
A - eh kami ang magkaribal