The List

I was sorting through some random papers last night and found this list........

Every Woman Should Have.......
-one old love she can imagine going back to...and one who reminds her how far she has come

-enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own,even if she never wants or needs to

-something perfect to wear if the employer or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour

-a youth she's content to leave behind

-a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to retelling it in her old age

-the realization that she is actually going to have an old age and some money set aside to fund it....

-a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and black lace bra.....

-one friend who always makes her laugh...and one who lets her cry

-a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family

-eight matching plates,wine glasses with stems, and a recipe for a meal that will make her guest feel honored

-a resume that is not even the slightest bit padded

- a feeling of control over her destiny

Every Woman Should Know

-how to fall in love without losing herself

-how to quit a job, break up with a lover, and confront a friend without ruining the friendship

-when to try harder....and when to walk away

-how to have a good time at a party she'd never choose to attend

- how to ask for what she wants in a way that makes it most likely she'll get it

-that she can't change the length of her calves, width of her hips, or the nature of her parents

- that her childhood may not have been perfect....but it's over

-what she would and wouldn't do for love or more....

-how to live alone...even if she doesn't like it

- whom she can trust, whom she can't and why she shouldn't take it personally



So, as I am reading the list last night I realize that I have not accomplished a lot of the things on it! I am very independent but as far as money goes......I can't save any! I love shopping too much.....it's a weakness. Am I behind or is this list unrealistic?