I'm sitting at my computer at the moment with coloring in my hair. I'm in need of some pampering right now. I consider this my pampering. Plus, when Joey said someone referred to me as being blonde, I took that as clue that the dyeing needed to be done.
Today's picture is a bad picture, but I took it with my cell phone. Lindsey and I were in the MCC and this caught my eye. It says "Why do you think women are often left out of history?" And believe it or not, it burned my cookies. The answers to this question got to me. Nearly all the answers had to deal with man this man that. It's all the man's fault. There are no women in history. 
Well, that's the case according to this banner. And the truth is, women are part of history. We're there. Man may have shaped our history books, but women did shape history. That may not be in the books, but we're there. Women are there when we hear the stories from our family members. We're there, but I feel the person that created this banner isn't looking hard enough. When I told Joey about this tonight, he got a little pissed at the banner's premise. He started naming off all these famous women from history and naming their accomplishments. As we were having this conversation, Final Jeopardy was on. The question to the answer was "Who is Nellie Bly?" He wasn't able to answer it, but I did. If women are often left out of history, then how did I know about Nellie Bly? ValueTales from my childhood. Those books not only taught me about positive characteristics possessed by famous figures, but I learned some history about them, too. Joey said he wanted to post a counter banner. Instead of asking "Why do you think women are often left out of history," it would say something like "Tell me about the women in history."
No wonder I am friends with him. Most people wonder about our relationship, but the fact he's into being proactive and wanting to see results is a positive trait in my eyes. That's the type of friend I need. And wouldn't you know it, the bastard was right about me yesterday. He told me not to sweat over my Meteorology exam. I was worried I'd fail it. He had faith I would pass. I got an 80 on it. Yes, a B. A B on a test with material I had trouble understanding. There's a 4 point curve on it, so my grade is going to be a 84. Joey also got me a graduation gift tonight. He saw I found an Energizer Bunny Beanie Baby at Walgreens and remarked how I wanted it. He told me to get it and he purchased it for me.
I am almost half way finished with Gone with the Wind. I am Scarlett O'Hara. I am Melanie Wilkes. I see myself in both characters. I can be stubborn. I taken care of my family after my mother's death. And I'm not sure what all else I have in common with her. But I must have quite a bit for Joey to keep telling me I'm like her. But, I also see I have plenty of Melanie in me. I try to be nice and kind to people, but I certain people I just can't forgive. With as far as I've as I've read, I've seen Melanie but helpful to others, but not give a care in the world to the Yankee that threatened Scarlett. I hope to finish the book soon. I plan on watching the movie over Thanksgiving break.
Well, I've had this color on for 30 minutes now. I hope that was long enough.
[♪ Listening to: "Remember the Feeling" - Chicago]
Posted by Shawn at November 14, 2007 10:08 PM in Flickr Photos, General, Schooling.
