I think the former QldPremier made a valid point the other day when she tweeted: "@girlclumsy good evening! I think it's time for you get a new name - 'girlwonder' for example -'girlclumsy' not good enough for you!"
I digress. Back to the topic at hand.
Firstly, I'd like to comment on the whole 'beauty' thing.
There are "blue chip" public companies who's entire revenue stream depends on making women (and men) feel insecure about our physical appearance.
Fashion, cosmetics, media companies & miscellaneous bloggers all conspire to perpetuate the myths associated with beauty.
As a bloke, with vocational training in biology, chemistry & physics and an amateur interest in psychology & integrated marketing communication, the ads with Megan Gale banging on about the 10 signs of aging, just shit me to tears.
How the hell am I going to raise Bug (aged 2.5) and slug (aged 7 months) into functional, well adjusted women? Bug is skinny & has food intolerances. Slug looks like the Michelin Man.
I don't have good strategies in place yet. For starters: calling them "Bug" & "Slug" probably is not wise. I wonder how I raise confident, self assured kids who don't rely on face paint & glad rags for their esteem. How do I teach them self worth that is not comparative?
One thing I have learnt, is that self esteem (by my functional definition) can fluctuate with moods & circumstance. Self worth has to be the intrinsic value one attributes to oneself in spite of mood & circumstances.
Secondly, although I have compromised my androgeny by growing a beard, most of my close friends are women. I have filled the role of a bridesmaid. I don't think it had anything to do with my beauty or lack there of.
Thirdly, as a parent of infants, I don't have a lot of disposable time to invest in maintaining close friendships. My bestest friend is my beloved wife.
This is not a love song This is not a love song This is not a love song.....
My beloved is a Midwife by passion & vocation, currently on maternity leave.
This is not a love song
This is not a love song This is not a love song This is not a love song
She is in the market for a new vocation that might be more compatible with parenthood.
Happy to have, not to have not Big business is very wise I'm crossing over into E-enter-prize
My beloved is currently in training to be a part-time sales rep.....
Love song Love song Love song Love song
She has reluctantly joined Facebook. She refuses to put her picture on her profile and she is petrified that someone will steal her identity.
I'm going over to the other side I'm happy to have not to have not Big business is very wise I'm inside free enterprise
She shall be hosting "parties" to demonstrate the products features and benefits. She will be selling a robot that processes raw foods into meals. She also has another sideline in bras and undies and other apparel.
I'm adaptable I'm adaptable
She is way out of her comfort zone.
I'm adaptable and I like my new role I'm getting better and better And I have a new goal I'm changing my ways where money applies
I am very proud of her.
This is not a love song This is not a love song This is not a love song This is not a love song This is not a love song
I'd like to support her and her ambitions.
Now are you ready to grab the candle That tunnel vision - not television Behind the curtain - out of the cupboard You take the first train - into the big world Now will I find you - now will you be there
I am here to help.....by sharing domestic duties and co-parenting an infant and a toddler.....and perhaps I can help with marketing and lead generation.
Not a love song (echo) Not a love song Not a love song ...
