List of Things Every Woman Should Have and Know
We all get older. I recently had a birthday and I took some time tio reflect on my life. I created a list that every woman should have by the time she is 35. This list applies if you are 22 or 75 or 54 (just like Oprah, John Travolta and me. Some of the things on this list were borrowed from Glamour magazine.
1 One old boyfriend who reminds you of how far you’ve come.
2 A decent piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in your family.
3 The knowledge of how to entertain unexpected guests and a house clean enough that you won't be embarassed when someone does drop by unexpectedly, but no so clean you make your guests uncomfortable.
4 A purse, a suitcase and an umbrella you’re not ashamed to be seen carrying.
5 A youth you’re content to move beyond.
6 A past juicy enough that you’re looking forward to retelling it in your old age.
7 The realization that you are actually going to have an old age—and some money set aside to help fund it.
8 An e-mail address, a voice mailbox and a bank account—all of which nobody has access to but you.
9 A résumé that is not even the slightest bit padded.
10 A set of good dishes.
11 A set of screwdrivers, a hammer and a black lace bra.
12 Something ridiculously expensive that you bought for yourself, just because you deserve it.
13 The belief that you deserve it.
14 A skin-care regimen, an exercise routine and a plan for dealing with those few other facets of life that don’t get better after 30.
15 Something outrageous.
16 Time to read a trashy novel.
There are some things that every woman should know:
1 How to fall in love without losing yourself.
2 How to comfort someone who is in mourning.
3 How to quit a job, break up with a man and confront a friend without ruining the friendship.
4 How to find joy in the little things: A circus, a thank you card, a pretty sunset.
5 How to kiss in a way that communicates perfectly what you would and wouldn’t like to happen next.
6 The names of: the secretary of state, your great-grandmother and the best dry cleaner in town.
7 How to live alone, even if you don’t like to.
8 Where to get a picture framed professionally, who to ask for advice, and what to wear to a cocktail party.
9 That you can’t change the size of your calves, the width of your hips or the nature of your parents.
10 That your childhood may not have been perfect, but it’s over.
11 What you would and wouldn’t do for money or love.
12 That nobody gets away with smoking, drinking, doing drugs or not flossing for very long.
13 Who you can trust, who you can’t and why you shouldn’t take it personally.
14 Not to apologize for something that isn’t your fault.
15 Why they say life begins at 50 is the new 40.
16 How to be comfortable when you are by yourself for an extended period of time.
1 One old boyfriend who reminds you of how far you’ve come.
2 A decent piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in your family.
3 The knowledge of how to entertain unexpected guests and a house clean enough that you won't be embarassed when someone does drop by unexpectedly, but no so clean you make your guests uncomfortable.
4 A purse, a suitcase and an umbrella you’re not ashamed to be seen carrying.
5 A youth you’re content to move beyond.
6 A past juicy enough that you’re looking forward to retelling it in your old age.
7 The realization that you are actually going to have an old age—and some money set aside to help fund it.
8 An e-mail address, a voice mailbox and a bank account—all of which nobody has access to but you.
9 A résumé that is not even the slightest bit padded.
10 A set of good dishes.
11 A set of screwdrivers, a hammer and a black lace bra.
12 Something ridiculously expensive that you bought for yourself, just because you deserve it.
13 The belief that you deserve it.
14 A skin-care regimen, an exercise routine and a plan for dealing with those few other facets of life that don’t get better after 30.
15 Something outrageous.
16 Time to read a trashy novel.
There are some things that every woman should know:
1 How to fall in love without losing yourself.
2 How to comfort someone who is in mourning.
3 How to quit a job, break up with a man and confront a friend without ruining the friendship.
4 How to find joy in the little things: A circus, a thank you card, a pretty sunset.
5 How to kiss in a way that communicates perfectly what you would and wouldn’t like to happen next.
6 The names of: the secretary of state, your great-grandmother and the best dry cleaner in town.
7 How to live alone, even if you don’t like to.
8 Where to get a picture framed professionally, who to ask for advice, and what to wear to a cocktail party.
9 That you can’t change the size of your calves, the width of your hips or the nature of your parents.
10 That your childhood may not have been perfect, but it’s over.
11 What you would and wouldn’t do for money or love.
12 That nobody gets away with smoking, drinking, doing drugs or not flossing for very long.
13 Who you can trust, who you can’t and why you shouldn’t take it personally.
14 Not to apologize for something that isn’t your fault.
15 Why they say life begins at 50 is the new 40.
16 How to be comfortable when you are by yourself for an extended period of time.
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