Useful things I can do-
I can cook.
I can sew.
I can troubleshoot a computer.
I can make a bed. (trust me, the Army made sure of that)
I can change my own oil, sparkplugs and a couple other things.
I can perform rudimentary carpentry, electrical and plumbing work.
I can carry heavy objects.
Useful things I want to do-
I want to kill and clean an animal for food.
I want to successfully defend myself with my bare hands.
I want to build a house at least 50% on my own.
I want to spend a week in the wilderness with only what I can carry on my back.
I want to learn a trade.
I want to learn to use a lariat.
I want to kayak a 'whitewater' river.
These are just a few samples, but you are getting the picture. Think of the men we look up to. John Mclane. James Bond. Malcolm Reynolds. Jethro Gibbs. Jason Bourne. Maverick. Wolverine. Chuck Norris. Jet Li. Leeroy Jenkins. John 117. John Shepard. Jack O'Neill.
I'm sure you have your own, but how many of them are 'nice guys'? How many do you like because they have good table manners? Because they can vacuum? Because they can file a TPS report?
None. Zip. Zilch. Zed. Nadda.
And I believe there's a reason for that. I believe a man is instinctively drawn to those things that are Wild. Crazy. Dangerous. Things that require passion. Obsession. Things that will make you rough around the edges.
Who is with me?
-JK
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I too admire these men but from a women's perspective. They are strong not just in body strength but in character. Yes they are tough but they are also truly caring people. They laugh and love. They are wild and crazy but with reason and purpose not just because. I applaud your sense of self that embodies your sense of purpose. As long as "we're" quoting movies one of my favorite quotes is from Roadhouse. Patrick Swayze says "We're nice, until it's time not to be nice."
ReplyDeleteCheers.