So my morning commute is my five mins of alone/meditation time lately. I am thinking about why I don't have a man in my life. Not so much as a means to an end, but just a pondering of circumstance and history. Am I putting them off for a reason?
I think the reality in my current circumstances with men is that I am jealous of them. They can stand up to pee. They don't have to wear shirts or bras (unless they want to). They can, well... speak to the wee brain (hint hint, nudge nudge) standing up. If they flirt or are cavalier with women, its seen as a badge of honor, not being a slut. They can basically eat twice as much as women and not gain weight. (now I know this isn't true for all men, so don't get all twisted over this analogy.)
I know I don't want to be a man. I enjoy being a woman. Women have definite strengths that men don't. We can wield emotions with confidence, produce offspring and feed them from our breasts. (And believe me, boobs are a powerful weapon). We are the ultimate multi-taskers. We don't shy away from speaking directly when it calls for it. We are more intimate creatures. And we are beautiful.
I guess with Valentines Day coming up, I got into thinking. How many years have I dealt with men treating me l wasn't important? I was an accessory to them as opposed to someone they loved. Why I let things happen for so long and didn't stop it. Its lead me to feeling horrible about myself. Not realizing my accomplishments, and my beauty. But that is at least a stepping stone to being more aware of my beauty and my ability to be loved, by the right person.
But right this minute? I want some of the benefits of being a man. And maybe its because I don't have one in my life, well, an adult version, and thats the only reason I am even thinking about it.
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And on a very sad sad note, I may have to say goodbye to my camera. I had a very bad fall on Saturday that may have killed my Nikon D-40. Say your prayers... It may be history. Unless the money falls from the sky, I can't afford a new one right now either.
Something happened last month that made me think I was losing my karma. And this was a capper to that prediction.
Women are awesome!!!! I agree there are SOME advantages to being a man (when I was a kid, I wanted to be a boy and was pissed that I was a girl) but now I know better. ;) Being a girl means I get what I want when I want it, that I can do anything I want and that I totally rock. Suggestion: Check out the book "The Bad Girl's Guide to Getting What You Want"-it is so awesome. I will even mail you my copy to borrow! Anyway, don't get too down and sorry about the camera. :( Hopefully it's just a little bruised and not maimed.
ReplyDeleteBoobs are THE most powerful weapon.
ReplyDeleteAt least in my experience. I'm helpless in their sight.
Women rock. And some men - some - know it.
ReplyDeleteSorry about your camera... ;-(