Listicle 10 Things You'll Understand If You're A Woman 11:00 AM I'm a woman of the desert. But above all, I'm a woman. -Paulo Coelho 10 Things You'll Understand If You're A Woman 1. That awkward, somehow painful stage of physical transformation from a girl to a grown woman. Not to mention dealing with people taunting you for your "change". 2. Vulnerability No matter how brave your heart is as a woman, your physical strength is no match to that of men's. You seem to be an easy target for assault and crimes. A woman is like a walking sexual object that could get attacked anytime. Just going out the door makes you feel vulnerable. 3. Dealing with the annoying and scary catcalling. Sometimes catcalling can be easily ignored and seems harmless. But it can also get abusive, offensive and scary. Catcalling is not really about how you look or how skimpy your dress is. It's because you're a woman and some men are just disrespectful. Again, seeing women as sexual objects and not as human beings. You could be all wrapped up and still be a victim of catcalling. Because it's not you. It's them. 4. The pain of menstrual cramps, pain and discomfort of pregnancy, labor pain or actual birth-giving. The excruciating pain is simply incomparable and inexplicable. And let's not forget that giving birth is life-threatening. There's a 50/50 chance that a mother will not survive. 5. The difficult, crazy, irritating, and depressing hormonal change. PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) is a bitch. And from what I've heard, so is menopause. Heard how serious postpartum depression could get? Even women don't fully comprehend it. They just feel the swing of emotions. There's also this weird craving for something so badly, often during the middle of the night but not knowing what that something is. You just know your hormones are telling you you need to get it or else... 6. The uncanny intuition of a woman. It's been planted in every woman's DNA to sense danger fast for her to protect her child. It comes in handy for other instances too. 😉 7. Stereotyping and labels. If a man dates around, he's cool, he's suave. He's being a man. If a woman dates random guys, she's a slut. If a man stays single, he becomes an eligible bachelor and everybody's after him. Everyone's interested to know if he'll stay single or settle down. Everybody's excited to know who he'll choose in the end. If a woman is still single in her 30's, she's doomed to become a lonely, desperate spinster for the rest of her life. People pity her or mock her. Where a man is called driven and assertive, a woman is too ambitious and bossy. Where a man is applauded for speaking his mind, a woman is called a bitch and a know-it-all. 8. Gender discrimination. Even in our progressive society, some women are still being paid less than their male counterparts. 9. The joy, beauty and wonder of carrying and bringing out into the world a miracle that is a child. From conception to child birth, a woman's body does not stop creating another human in her womb. The baby grows inside every single day! According to studies, residual fetal cells stay in the mother's body after giving birth. So her children will always be a part of her. Literally. 10. The unique qualities only a real woman is privileged to possess. Like these 20 Things Women Do More And Better Than Men. All these beautiful and not so pleasing things a woman goes through and possess are exactly what makes her what she is. Being a woman is more than what meets the eye. It's more than physical. To become a woman, you need something more than a make over or a transplant. Just because you wear a dress, put on some makeup and identify yourself as a woman, doesn't make you one. You'll never know or understand what being a woman really is, unless you were born as one. Do you agree? What other things do you wish to add to this list? Author's note: I am not a homophobe. I have friends who are members of the LGBTQ+ community. I respect every person's sexual orientation. But as we open our hearts and minds in accepting all genders, may we remember to consider and respect every person's safety and privacy. As we strive to protect every person's right, may we not forget women's rights as well. All GIFs from Giphy
Woman Know Your Worth 8:00 AM Every second that you spend on doubting your worth, every moment that you use to criticize yourself; is a second of your life wasted, is a moment of your life thrown away. -C. JoyBell C. Know Your Worth Have you heard about the story of the 8-cow wife? There's a village where a man gives a cow as a dowry to a woman's family to ask her hand for marriage. The more beautiful or "qualified" a woman is in becoming a wife, the more cows are given. Needless to say, the worth of a woman is measured by the number of cows she receives from her husband-to-be. In this village lives a woman named Sarita. Sarita grew up being told that she is worth just one cow. To say that she is plain is a compliment. So, everybody in their village including her own family expected nothing more than a single cow when a good looking and rich gentleman named Johnny Lingo asked her hand for marriage. To everybody's surprise, and to her father's indignation, Johnny Lingo disagreed on the arrangement. Sarita's father was insulted. Sarita was heartbroken. She's long accepted the fact that she is worth only one cow, and here's a man refusing to give her that. But, Johnny Lingo made himself clear. He will not give Sarita one cow, because he believes she is worth more than that. He saw something in her that no one else did. Sarita, for Johnny is not a one-cow woman. Sarita is an eight-cow wife. After their marriage, Sarita somehow transformed physically. She now walks with grace. She presents herself with confidence. She stands tall and proud, because she knows and she believes that she is an 8-cow wife, and everybody in their village know that by now too. The old Sarita's gone. No one looked at her the same way again. Her joy became evident that she glows, she radiates. Sarita is now one of the most beautiful women in the village. Because one man showed her and everyone around her her true worth. One man believed that she is special and extraordinary. I love this story so much. It reminds us to look in our hearts, and remember our worth. To believe in our worth and know that we are special. We are worth more than what the world tells us. More than what Sarita received, we are worth more than 8 cows. Do you know how much you're worth? Tweet You are worth more than the throne that God left it in order to walk the dusty earth just to be with you, to feel how you feel, to understand your pain. You are worth the sacrifice. For He did not just offer you 8 cows, He offered you His life. You are worth every single drop of blood, every torn muscle, every drop of tear and sweat from the body of no less than the Son of God. Remember that the next time you feel worthless. See also: There's Nothing Ordinary About You Just The Way You Are Photo credit: Google images Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Listicle 20 Things Women Do More And Better Than Men 7:22 PM What would men be without women? Scarce, sir...mighty scarce. -Mark Twain Whether women are better than men or vice versa has always been an argument. Giphy But let us highlight what women can do more and better than men in this article. Let's celebrate the gentle force that makes the world what it is---women! 20 Things Women Do More And Better Than Men 1. Women have more taste buds than men. Giphy 2. Women can multitask better. Virality 3. Women live longer than men which could be due to the fact that they have stronger immune system. Giphy 4. Women speak about 20,000 words a day, while men speak only 13,000 words a day. Giphy 5. Women cry 30-64 times a year on average. Men cry 6-17 times a year on average. Giphy 6. A woman's heart can beat as many as six beats per minute faster than a man's heart. Tumblr 7. Women blink twice as often as men do. Giphy 8. Women would have the best sex in their lives when they turn 28, while men reach their peak at 33. Giphy 9. Women are more attentive and organized. Gfycat 10. Women have higher IQs. Giphy 11. Women are more likely to graduate in college. Giphy 12. Women's investment returns are higher at 18% compared to 11% of men's. Women are more cautious when taking risks. Giphy 13. Women can handle job interviews better. Giphy 14. Women are most likely to survive car accidents. Giphy 15. Daughters are more likely to care for their parents. Giphy 16. Women are better communicators. Giphy 17. Women have sharper memory. Giphy 18. Women are more adept in languages. Giphy 19. Women can sustain relationships better. Giphy 20. Companies with women bosses perform 3x better than those led by men. Giphy Hug a woman in your life today! Sources: India Times Cosmopolitan Fortune Men's Health The Health Site
Single Life 5 Common Worries Of A Single Woman And What To Do About It 2:35 AM Everything has its own time, and there is a specific time for every activity under heaven. -Ecclesiastes 3:1 There are reasonable worries and there are baseless worries. Every normal person worries about something, but the most worried person in my opinion is the single. Especially the single women. That's because, people fear what they don't know. We fear the uncertain. We fear the unknown. We fear that we might not be able to move forward. What adds up to this fear are the people who are generous with their biased opinions. 5 Common Worries Of A Single Woman And What To Do About It All my friends are either getting married or getting pregnant!!! This worry roots from the ugly feeling of envy which leads to insecurity. Sounds to me like a kid who's envious with her neighbor's new toy. Antidote: Strip away envy and you'll find genuine joy for your friends who are celebrating milestones. Gratitude is the best antidote for envy. If you're thankful for what you have and for where you are, you will be thankful for other people's blessings too. My body clock is ticking! While studies show that as women age, the chances of conceiving drops, recent research shows there are ways to increase your chances of having a baby---and a healthier one at that even if you're 35 and up. That's the practical approach of countering the worry of becoming childless. Antidote: Mine has always been the conservative "trust the Creator of your body" approach. I know some people don't believe in miracles or in God but that's their call. As for me, I believe that if God can part the sea which is scientifically impossible, He can make me a mother if He wants to. I believe that I am just as highly favored as the women in the Bible were. When is prince charming going to rescue me? Let's go straight to the antidote. Remove the Cinderella complex in your system. There's nothing to be rescued from if you love the way you live. If you depend on others too much, you'll get disappointed. If you feel whole, searching and waiting for your one true love is not a miserable waiting, but a fun adventure. You won't be too desperate to jump into a relationship that you won't settle for any random dude that will come along. You become careful who to choose because you're not looking for someone to complete you, but someone who will complement you. Repeat after me: I am no damsel in distress. Am I not desirable enough? It's not how you look that makes you undesirable but the way you look at yourself. If you feel inferior or not good enough, you will exude that vibe and people will catch it. God doesn't make rejects. Just because the glossy pages of beauty magazines tell you you're not the standard of beauty doesn't mean they're right. Who are they to say? They're just as imperfect as you are. Remember that you are beautiful and worthy just the way you are. I'll end up alone and miserable! Happiness is an inside job. Just as being with someone has its pros and cons, so is being alone. But being alone is not tantamount to being miserable. You can be in a relationship---or multiple relationships at once if you want to, or married with kids, and still be miserable. Because happiness cannot and will never be found in another person or in your relationships with others. You create your own happiness. Two happy individuals make a happy relationship. If you're not happy in your own company, don't expect others to be. So, Kick envy with gratitude. Educate yourself about women above 35 who are giving birth to healthy babies and continue to believe in the impossible. Remove Cinderella complex and choose self-assurance. Replace insecurity with confidence by knowing your worth. Plan ahead but be ready for life's setbacks. No matter what, learn to make your own sunshine. Never ever compare your story with those of others, especially those in the movies. Your story is unique. Don't insult your Maker. It's not hard to be single. You breathe, you eat, you live like any other normal being. The only difference is that you're freer. The only thing that's making your existence difficult and is making you feel miserable are those people around you who make you feel like so. Cheer up. Everyone's entitled to their own opinion, but not everyone matters. Gifs from Google images Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Single Life Finding The Right Shoes And The Right Partner 1:44 AM Finding love is like finding shoes. People go after the good looking ones, but they end up choosing the one they feel comfortable with. -Unknown Journal entry October 13, 2010 8:21 PM Finding The Right Shoes And The Right Partner Scouting the malls for the perfect pair of shoes is like searching the world for a life partner. You search far and wide, seeking with anticipation and a heart full of hope. You would not settle for the one on bargain though it's your perfect fit, because it hurts your toes. You realize you cannot bear to endure the pain it brings you in exchange for its cheap price. You won't let the perfect physical look deceive you. If it hurts, you let it go; no matter how good it looks or makes you look good. If it won't allow you to go places and enjoy freedom, you leave it. Now, if it's too expensive, yet so comfy, you scrutinize every inch of it. You think hard. Is it really worth it? What if it will rob you of all that you have and leave you with nothing in the end? What if it just looks good, you grit your teeth and pay the price but later on find out it's not the perfect fit? So you search, and search, and continue searching. You never get tired. You don't listen to those around you no matter how they try to dampen your spirit. Every day your belief that finding the one that suits you best is almost within reach. You continue to seek believing that you will find. Though you want to give up, you hold on to your goal. You realize, there is joy in waiting, and there is so much to learn in the process. You get to know yourself more; what you really want and what you will not compromise. So you carry on. The world is so big, and the choices are many. You know you will find it. Maybe it's in the next corner. You know it's just there with your name on it, waiting for you to claim it at the right time. Photos from Google images Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Quotes I'm A Once In A Lifetime Kind Of Woman 3:18 PM I'm a once in a lifetime kind of woman. "I am not just a one in a million kind of girl. I am rare. I am precious." Claim that, ladies! Don't buy the lies that boys say to get you. You are worth the effort. You are worth the wait. You are valuable. You are worth more than eight cows (read the reference of the story here). Don't dumb yourself down so you'll be more approachable. Don't shortchange yourself. It's okay to be choosy when it comes to people you let into your life. Protect your inner circle. Don't surround yourself with those who are not contributing to your well-being. When you finally free yourself from people who don't value you, you make more space for those who do. Don't let labels or stereotypes define you. Don't succumb to what the society dictates. Be the Proverbs woman. Be like Ruth who didn't sit around waiting for a man to rescue her situation. Raise your standards and don't be sorry for it. Be a once in a lifetime kind of woman that those who lost you will see you as the one who got away. Never apologize for having high standards. People who really want to be in your life will rise up to meet them. -Ziad K. Abdelnour Want more quotes? Follow About Life and Love on Instagram
Woman Never Underestimate A Woman's Ability To Find Things Out 11:12 PM Nobody escapes a woman's uncanny intuition. When she spies on someone, she shames Sherlock Holmes. She can put two and two together by just listening to random conversations, reading comments and tweets and browsing some tagged photos. She can figure things out from smallest details you give her. Never ever underestimate a woman's ability to find things out. It's lethal. Photo: Pinterest Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
