Because I believe I am. Because I dance in my office when no one’s home. Because I’m going to paint my office pink. Because I’m getting better every day. Because I do yoga for how I feel, not how I look. Because I do yoga in the middle of nowhere on road trips. Because I’ve run through public sprinklers before. Because I chase waves.
Because I love my job. Because I think I’d sell my law books before my copies of Auntie Mame and my Dr. Seuss books. Because truth or dare is my all time favorite game. Because I grow my own zucchini. Because I own a hammock. Because there is a hula hoop in my living room. Because I wear undies with girlpower messages. Because I’ve gone to the Y wearing a Sari over my swimsuit. Because I can laugh at myself. Because I follow my dreams. Because I work on my issues. Because I throw myself into new topics.
Because I make incredible Indian curries from scratch. Because I make even better dinners when the refrigerator is empty. Because I try weird foods. Because I’ve painted naked before. Because I try new things. Because I like to wander the aisles—of the library, the grocery store, the clearance store—finding the unexpected. Because I get joy out of trying a new grocery store. Because I am the queen of all bargain shopping. Because I’d rather splurge on gourmet food ingredients than shoes. .
Because I romance myself. Because I’m perfecting the art of the bubble bath. Because I make fabulous lunches for myself. Because I wear perfume when I’m home alone. Because sometimes I buy flowers just for me. Because sometimes I spend an hour trying on shoes, knowing I’m not buying, just for fun. Because I love, love, love, my haircut. Because I love that my haircut cost $4.95. Because my toenails are pink because I want them pink.
Because I’m a great girlfriend. Because I let myself cry. Because I’m a world class cuddler. Because I give great backrubs. Because I am a wild woman who doesn’t care whether the lights are on or off.
Because I love my family, but I’m not afraid to stand up to them anymore. Because I give excellent advice. Because I’m actually starting to take some of my own advice. Because I’m great at wrapping presents. Because I write wonderful thank-you notes. Because I get high on great conversations.
Because I know I’ll make a great mother. Because I still love to act like a kid, play games, and take myself to the playground. Because I want an urban commune. Because I love my cats completely. Because I learn from my cats. Because I love my stuffed animals and give them all names. Because my stuffed animals have better names than my cats.
Because I’m great at reading poetry out loud. Because I’m equally good at reading Harry Potter. Because I write sappy poetry and am not afraid to share it. Because I’m willing to risk rejection. Because my house is filled with my creativity. Because I’m funny.
Because I love bento boxes, 1950’s dresses, East Indian fabric, swing dancing, and sappy movies, and the Utah desert with equal fervor.. Because I’m not afraid to stand up for what I believe in, and to speak my mind. Because I’m open minded about other people’s right to do the same. Because I’m learning to listen. Because I believe learning is a lifelong obligation and privilege.
Because I rock.
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