14/365 - ROAR

I am woman, hear me roar...or some such nonsense like that. Growing up in the ERA era, I've always been uber sensitive to being an "independent woman." Watching my Mom in the traditional role of a mother and housewife, I wanted more. I wanted a voice. I wanted to not have to rely on a man.

Of course, hindsight shows me that Mom and Dad had a partnership and hers wasn't a subservient role. Her taking care of the home and the kids allowed Dad to fully commit to a very demanding career that provided for his family. But I digress.

This statement of equal rights, independence, and feminism is an elaborate and over-complicated way of saying this...I FIXED MY DISHWASHER! It would have been so easy to call a repairman, or to wait for Bert to fix it after his business trip, but I didn't. I researched it and I fixed the damn thing. It even involved turning off the breaker, so you know it was serious!

Bottom line is this, I don't need to rely on a man, but I'm sure glad I've got him <3