…nā manaʻo ulu wale…

or a list for girl’s day

1. i love wearing long and swirly skirts and dresses.
2. i love having long hair which can be put up in many different styles.
3. i love making my nails all cutesy.
4. i love flowery fragrances.
5. i enjoy being smooth and feminine.
6. i used to be able to get away with things by just pouting.
7. women are smarter!
8. i love to cuddle.
9. beautiful women can make guys do anything they want
10. women are given a “pass” for not knowing certain things, even if they do secretly know.
11. i feel free to talk my problems out with other women.
12. it’s okay if i’m weak.
13. i can dance hula.
14. i can decorate things.
15. i can do what i want without fear of labelling by other people.
16. i’m not expected to fight in a war.
17. i can take care of people.
18. there’s all kinds of jewelry and trinkets for girls
19. cute things make me squeal.
20. i love being a mom.

of course, there’s a whole list of why it’s junk being a girl…but i think it’s worth it just to be that last option.

hau’oli lā kaikamahine!