That once in a lifetime chance.

I was so excited about meeting The President of the Philippines today, I had to blog about it twice.  It doesn't matter how corrupt she may be, nor does it matter that most of the people at Toys R' Us didn't know who the heck she was.  Most of America wouldn't be able to figure it out. Unfortunately, I didn't know either, until John told me.  My ignorance slapped me in the face and made me realize that I've got a lot of catching up to do.

When you see her, you just know she's someone famous.  Less than 5 feet tall, she's a petite lady who emanates this aura of power, grace and extreme confidence.  Or, maybe it was the two karat diamonds she had resting on each earlobe.  Nonetheless, you knew she was someone special.  

Gloria Magcagapal-Arroyo is the president of a country, my Mother's homeland, and I had the honor of meeting her, even if it was for a hot second.  No matter what people think of her, she's still one of the most powerful women in the world.  And to be able to say "I met the President of The Philippines", that's something not everyone can say.  And that chance meeting was the type of moment that only happens once in a lifetime.