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    Are you sure you're a "chick'? It's okay not to be a girly girl.

    Jan 7, 2013 · 5 Comments

    While running through a department store from one ride to the next (elevator to escalator) my son noticed a very nice pair of women's shoes that were on sale for $70. My husband coughed that "are you kidding me?" cough, and I just threw up my hands and said "Don't look at me, my ankles hurt just looking at them."  Which led me to the realization that I am very "unfeminine" in many ways.

    I might be female, but I am not a very stereotypical one. Women that hate fashion and celebrity gossip.
    the beginning of the end of my girly girlness, my first pair of jeans

    Some stereotypical American woman things I have not experienced:

    • read the Fifty Shades series
    • spent over $35 on a pair of shoes
    • had a manicure or a pedicure
    • spent over $20 on a hair cut
    • watched anything related to or associated with the Kardashians
    • purchased make up from a cosmetics counter at a department store

    Other non-woman things about me:

    • ESPN and NFL Network are usually the first channels I check when looking for something to watch.
    • I like playing video games, and the first time I played Wii Boxing I knocked my husband's Mii out (thank you, Coach Ingram!)
    • I can be out the door in 15 minutes (used to be 5 minutes, before I became a Mommy, now I have to pack his stuff and get him ready too).
    • I have packed for a last minute weekend get away in under an hour, including my son's stuff food and activities for the car ride all loaded in the car and on our way.
    • I own a hair dryer that I use once a month, if that. Otherwise I do not own a curling iron/ hair straightener or whatever other hair perfection devices are out there these days.
    • Shopping is not therapeutic for me. Get in, get what you need, get out.
    • I don't enjoy chatting on the phone for the most part. Now if it is a friend I haven't spoke to in ages, that's different.
    • My purse and shoes combo? White sneakers and a simple black shoulder bag that has as much J's stuff as mine.
    • Most days I only accessorize with my engagement and wedding rings.
    • Chick Flick or Action Movie? - action movie every time.
    • Dark chocolate is just "okay" in my book.
    • The tool set is MINE and it is not pink.
    • My favorite shoe designer? Reebok.
    • My favorite clothing designer? uh, I couldn't even name one.

    Ok, some of those may be more signs of my innate frugalness, but if I am going to splurge my first choice usually isn't "girly" things.

    If any of the above excite you, good for you. I am not into motorcycles, but I have friends that are - more power to you. I not only have enough self esteem that it doesn't bother me that I don't enjoy many of those stereotypical activities, I have no problem with women (or men) that do.

    Maybe that could become the new archetypal American woman: does what she wants and accepts other women for doing the same. Live and let live.

    [Tweet "The new archetypal American woman: does what she wants and accepts other women for doing the same. #feminism"]

     

     

     

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    1. Winnie says

      January 07, 2013 at 6:32 pm

      This made me smile. I have a lot of "chick" behavior, but a lot of me isn't. Hubby loves to shop with me as I am also in and out..HATE clotheshopping, HATE heels, and makeup. I do have both, but hardly use them and am told often at work by the "fashionistas" they want to put make up on me..ha ha ha.. I do love pink and just made my stamp room pink. So, I am a hodgepodge!

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    2. Debbi McNeer says

      January 07, 2013 at 6:37 pm

      I'm SO not a girly-girl. I used to ride motorcycles AND fly airplanes. Those opportunities are long ago and far away. Like Winnie, though, I love the pink. =)

      Reply
    3. My Half Assed Life says

      January 08, 2013 at 1:32 am

      I'm with you on a lot of your list - except the shoes. I will spend money - serious money on shoes. I like heels on occasion but I love comfort and I will pay for it.

      My tools aren't pink either.

      Reply
    4. Kathy says

      January 09, 2013 at 5:02 pm

      Your post made me smile. I love that you are an original!

      Kathy
      http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com

      Reply
    5. ShaunaQ says

      January 11, 2013 at 7:46 am

      This chick thinks you should be proud of who who you are, whether you're in heels or Reeboks!

      http://www.mommacandy.com

      Reply

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