Nope. I’m not one of the boys.
It’s funny how some of my fellow women say they are “one of the boys” like is some sort of badge of honor or diploma. I grew up with seven boys and I’ve worked with men most of my adult life. I get their jokes and movie references.
But I’m not one of the boys.
I’m a woman who was raised by awesome men. I don’t think “girly” conversation topics make me less smart either (I have no idea about fashion, I stick to three colors and I have like 4 handbags with matching shoes) but I do talk about boy problems, teas and lipstick brands with my girlfriends.
I think it’s unfair that people may think we are dumb for talking about these things and boys, the boys can discuss soccer and cars without being called superficial. Or idiots.
I curse a lot. I like good beers, good whiskey, outdoor activities and basketball games. This doesn’t make me superior. I watch science fiction movies, south park and family guy. I read comic books, but this doesn’t make me better than the other girls.
I’m a woman and it’s great. I cry, I have cramps and I get really hungry during my PMS. I’m very emotional. I like my hair long and straight. I like my lips and my nails bright red. I like flowers. I love wearing dresses as much as jeans and converse sneakers.
There is nothing wrong with these things. And I’m not better than other women for my beer drinking, cursing and understanding men jokes abbilities.
I’m not one of the boys. I only behave diferently.
I don’t feel superior for my different behavior. I can’t be one of the boys, I’m too feminine to be one of the boys.
There is a problem when women call other women “basic bitches” for being pretty and feminine. It’s baffling that there is even a derogatory term to refer to them.
To all the women with their caramel lattes and Michael Kors handbags. To all the women that enjoy wine and fashion shows. That get pedicures and get their hair done every week. We are in the same boat. We can be friends. We can cry and laugh at a society that puts us down for every decision we made and for not behaving according to those standards that make a men ruled society happy.
