Virginia
There are three ways to live with genes that dictate that you will naturally be tiny, blond, blue-eyed, and appear sweet and doll-like in this life. One is to embrace your image, never lifting a finger except to wrap a man around it, shopping with someone else's credit card, and practicing that soulless smile in the mirror because your life depends on it. Another is to run from it-Goth yourself half to death, go crazy with the black eyeliner and piercings, and become so bitter and scary that no one sees the blond underneath.
I chose the other way. A degree in biology, a black belt in Karate, and faith in my own ability to make things turn out right. I'm not afraid of my body, so I wear clothes that are comfortable and make me look good, and I eat the food that makes me smile and keeps me healthy. I'm not afraid to be smarter, or stronger, or faster than anyone, and I make no apology for being able to bench press more than my own body weight, kick tall people in the face, and do calculus without breaking a sweat.
I am both the woman who wears pink dresses and loves to knit, AND the woman who unapologetically walks her rescue pit bull in public, because I love who I am, and I couldn't care less if others understand and accept me. Most people never see what I'm made of, because I don't waste my time contradicting the undereducated and willfully stupid, but there are three simple ways to get a nice, long look at just how strong and opinionated I can be.
1. "Wait, are you actually smart?" If you're saying this, I can think you under the table, and now I'm going to rub your nose in it.
2. "Let me get that for you, sweetie." In the event that I am wrong, or unable to do something alone, I am a grown-up, who will admit it, but assuming I can't do something is a free ticket to getting your ass kicked at the task at hand.
3. Using your powers for evil (i.e. picking on the helpless) especially in the form of abusing children or animals. You will not know what hit you if you're guilty of this one. And it's probably better that way.
Country: United States
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