I am Woman by Nancy Friedman
I
am strong, but not overpowering. I have my likes and dislikes but do not flaunt them. I find that strong women like other strong women as though it’s a secret or private club. When I don’t agree with someone, my normal response is “well, maybe you’re right.”
I am confident, but not conceited. I still like other women letting me know my slip is showing or the tag in the back of my sweater is out. I am happy. I have much to be happy and thankful for. I never forget who “brought me to the dance,” remembering you can go down as fast as you came up. I laugh easily, but not at everything. I laugh to please me; not others. I do smile easily, though, and often. I am more sharp than smart. I find “I GET IT” quickly. Not sure what my IQ is. Not terribly interested in finding out. Sharp has been my friend. I like other strong women. They like me. We speak our minds without hurting feelings. We don’t need nonsense conversation. We don’t gossip. I don’t get angry often or stay angry long. It’s a waste of my time. I forgive and forget easily. Negativity bothers me a lot. I avoid it. I vote with my wallet, not with nasty words. Don’t like a restaurant? I don’t go. No need to vent online. Others may like it. I value my close friends. I am loyal. While I may not have terribly many close friends, the ones I have are loyal to me. Good friends survive the test of time. I can swear like a sailor with the best of them, just never in public. It’s not necessary.
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