my social problems

Women.. 

Can't live with them..

Can't live with them..

I've been reading up on my news, which quite frankly is news itself. All the headlines consist of is the women and the problems thereof. This woman is too skinny, this woman is jealous, this woman wants the priesthood, and this woman wants to be a man. (don't let us forget that Juan Pablo is still gracing the headlines from his amazing journey for love?)

Oh wait.. 

I need a new TV show. 

Anyways, 

Women have these amazing qualities, don't take my teasing too seriously. It's such an honest problem between women when our first move is to make one another an opponent instead of a teammate. I can admit even myself has that problem at times. Instead of openly accepting each other and our different qualities, we begin remembering which makes us the better woman in the room. Don't even get me started on beauty statements. I have been wearing the same clothes since Jr. High so I can't even compete in that game.. THANK MY LUCKY STARS!! I can be happy in my ten dollar jeans from H&M and yes, I still sleep at night. 

The most pressing thing I have been reading up on is this "Ordain Women" plea from women already in the LDS faith. I am a LDS member and this has been mind boggling. Isn't the way of our church (or any church for that matter) to accept it for what IT is? I haven't seen any headlines or breaking news with Buddhists or Presbyterians asking to change there religion. When you become part of a faith (regardless of birth or conversion), don't you accept it for what IT is? If you don't, well we all know what happens then.

Being a woman myself (I know, crazy) I have no desire to obtain a "right" that isn't meant for me. I'd much rather be happy doing what God has prepared me for. Not to mention, he has blessed us all individually with strengths to do what we are intended in this life, regardless of gender. For me, that was sufficient. Sure, others can argue it, but that's my experience. 

I'm not here to make a big deal out of something that doesn't personally appeal to me, but I hope those strong-willed women can understand their amazing roles in this life that they already have and hold. They don't need the Priesthood to make those roles dignified. If you don't feel equal to men then go get some new shoes and walk a little taller. Grow a backbone and maybe see a therapist. I believe all women should feel equal to men. Lucky for me, I never dealt with that problem or heart ache. I have confidence in who I am and I don't need a man or woman to tell me otherwise. Perhaps having women in roles/callings within the faith can be beneficial. But still, God has created this church the way he wanted it. No one can tell God how his church should be ran, no matter the religion, gender or imagination. Women have amazing opportunities to hold jobs and run companies, they get to have babies, they have prettier features, they should get the doors opened for them, and last but not least, they have a monthly excuse for eating crappy and taking naps.. I'm not sure I'd be jumping on the bandwagon for such a responsibility anyways. However, my role as a woman is to be strong for the men in this world. I honestly can say some men out their are entirely awful, but God still loves them. (women you are not off the hook on that one.) God created a perfect faith.. not perfect people. Best of luck to us all.