My wise, oldest sister Christy sent this poem to me. It's clever . . .
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own, even if she never wants to or needs to...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....
something perfect to wear if the employer, or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..
a youth she's content to leave behind....
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to retelling it in her old age....
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .....
a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
one friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her cry...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....
a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems, and a recipe for a meal, that will make her guests feel honored...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
a feeling of control over her destiny...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to fall in love without losing herself..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to quit a job, break up with a lover, and confront a friend without; ruining the friendship...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
when to try harder... and WHEN TO WALK AWAY...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that she can't change the length of her calves, the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that her childhood may not have been perfect...but it's over...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
what she would and wouldn't do for love or more...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW... how to live alone... even if she doesn't like it...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW.. .
whom she can trust, whom she can't, and why she shouldn't take it personally...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
where to go... be it to her best friend's kitchen table.. or a charming Inn in the woods... when her soul needs soothing...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
What she can and can't accomplish in a day... a month...and a year...
As I read these things I can't help but think of all the things I've learned in only the last ten years, from age 20 - 30. It's so liberating to mature and grow up. I wonder what I would I would have told my 20 year old self?
What do you think every woman should know?
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Women
Posted by The Rennakers: at 1:32 PM
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3 comments:
hey stacie! it's fun to check out your blog and see the cute family you have. it's been a long time! long, long time! you look great! love your post about women, i totally agree that its amazing how much is learned about life just going from 20 to 30. i feel much more at peace with myself, i love it.
Sister Hinckley once said that her fav age was the 50's, b/c you are finally at a point which you loose competativeness. I wish I had known not to worry so much about what others think of me. (and that a size 4 isn't fat. :D )
man, what WOULD i tell my 20 year old self?
i'm just not going to think about it.
glad to see some updates on your blog! so glad you are happy there - hope the spring comes early for you guys!
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