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First of all, a big WORD to Libby's post. Second of all, I had a realization that I am both of those girls. I don't want you to take offense to anything that this post says, because it's not like that at all.
I love politics. I love thinking about what actually matters. I am more excited about getting to vote in the next Presidental election than I have been about anything in a long, long time. I actually get concerned when I think about Hillary Clinton being elected, or how the democratic party will deal if Ernie Fletcher fucks up one more thing. Growing up, both of my parents pushed me to be incredibly intellectual, and to be able to defend my positions about everything. I would rather someone think of me as a smart, intellectual, analytical person rather than a beautiful or funny person anyday.
At the same time, I adore designer purses. I love clothes, shopping, shoes, and feeling pretty. I love working at a beauty store and seeing women walk out after Jess or Brittany or Amy or Jackie or Cheryl or Jeff works magic on them. I love the smiles on their faces, I can sense that they feel like their outsides match their core. I love new things, and I lovefeeling girly.
This summer is the first one in a long time that I am not ashamed of myself in the least. I understand that no matter how hard I pray, my boobs and hips will not dissapear (and I will not be able to sing like an angel). It's weird, becuase I work with some of the most beautiful girls I've ever met. But, hearing Erin and Britt complain about not having a body actually makes me more self confident. It makes me realize that everyone has their insecurities. Talking to Jessica and Cheryl about politics is the exact opposite of what you would think it is. THey have extremly good ideas, opinions, and values.
So it makes me think: where is the perfect combination? How can you be perfectly intellectual and political without being consider a she-man?
I love politics. I love thinking about what actually matters. I am more excited about getting to vote in the next Presidental election than I have been about anything in a long, long time. I actually get concerned when I think about Hillary Clinton being elected, or how the democratic party will deal if Ernie Fletcher fucks up one more thing. Growing up, both of my parents pushed me to be incredibly intellectual, and to be able to defend my positions about everything. I would rather someone think of me as a smart, intellectual, analytical person rather than a beautiful or funny person anyday.
At the same time, I adore designer purses. I love clothes, shopping, shoes, and feeling pretty. I love working at a beauty store and seeing women walk out after Jess or Brittany or Amy or Jackie or Cheryl or Jeff works magic on them. I love the smiles on their faces, I can sense that they feel like their outsides match their core. I love new things, and I lovefeeling girly.
This summer is the first one in a long time that I am not ashamed of myself in the least. I understand that no matter how hard I pray, my boobs and hips will not dissapear (and I will not be able to sing like an angel). It's weird, becuase I work with some of the most beautiful girls I've ever met. But, hearing Erin and Britt complain about not having a body actually makes me more self confident. It makes me realize that everyone has their insecurities. Talking to Jessica and Cheryl about politics is the exact opposite of what you would think it is. THey have extremly good ideas, opinions, and values.
So it makes me think: where is the perfect combination? How can you be perfectly intellectual and political without being consider a she-man?