Here we go again!

Again, must I stand up for my capabilities? I don’t take the stand point I have because I think women should rule the world: men are doing fine with the positions they already have and I don’t think they would be improved if a woman took their place. My sole purpose is to communicate to whomever I talk to that women do have qualities to be praised and they can handle some things that guys can’t. Case in point:

Yesterday while at my retail job I stopped to talk with a man who was refilling our Pepsi cooler about he and his wife’s responsibilities and how they juggle dual jobs and two small kids. I work with his wife at my property management job, as she holds a part time position after she forfeited her management position to have her youngest child. “I need her income, so we are trying to find out how to work her into that job again without leaving me to take my days off to watch the kids. It’s hard.” “What’s hard about it?” He answered, “Well, [Sarah] is a mommies girl and so mommy always has to be there or else I can’t get anywhere with her. [John] is still very young so he wants his mommy too.” Yea, it's hard, huh?!

Men and Women: Different But Good

As I sit and think of what I should base my first blog on I reflect on what conversations get me the most fired up: the differences of men and women do it more times than not. I currently attend a private university where the boys in upper level philosophy and logic classes are taught that the girls are not as logical (as that may be true, the tone is what is offensive) as guys are, not as proficient in top managing positions and the like. I don’t mind understanding that men and women are different: that makes the sexes work well together. My problem is when guys continually think they are better in every way and that girls have a small realm of ‘goodness’ to them. “Just as long as you stay either in the kitchen or the bedroom, you’re good” my friend said joking with me one time. That got me goin’.

My argument is this: guys, don’t think that by putting women down that you are lifting yourself up. There are wonderful aspects to women that are to be praised and cherished. Some of the greatest debaters, writers and leaders are men, I recognize this. I am an honest person and I tell myself the truth. But that doesn’t mean that women can’t debate and win: that they can’t write and be a bestseller or that they have no leadership qualities. I don’t like feeling like all I’m good for is a set of ovaries.

Welcome to my Best Shot!

Ok, so this is new to me. BLOGGING…..huh. Some people use their AIM profile and away messages to let those close to them know how they are doing. Some already have websites that they update and if you’re old-school then you still write newsletters and ….. mail them. But if you’re really up-to-speed then you know how to blog. You know what it IS even.

When I tell my friends that I started a blog, some of them say, “Oh, that’s awesome. Cool” while some stare waiting for me to explain myself. I have been somewhat surprised at how many people don’t know what it is. But you do, and that’s all that matters. Thanks for reading my virgin blog.