So it looks like the other winner of the contest forfeited. As a result, I got both spots on the trip, so I get to take a guest! I am so exited! I decided to take my mom and use this as her birthday gift. Hey, if you're broke you've got to be creative. For the included dinner I chose the lobster tail, she chose the rack of lamb. I will post pics and an update when I return from my Toronto adventure.

This comes as a nice break from all the grad school projects that are piled on my shoulders (which are all due next Thursday). I just finished a 43 page classification project, WHEW!

ps. I am feeling kind of lucky today, maybe its time to play the Lotto.

Look everyone, I WON!

I get to go on a trip this Sat. YAY!

Anyone want to buy me an Xmas present?

I promise to try it out with who ever does...hee hee.

The Body Bouncer

Make sure you watch the video in the upper right hand corner.

I think the question to ponder here is, are women in positions of power expected to behave differently than men historically have? It is perhaps a misconstrued notion that women are supposed to be nurturers and caregivers, operate with kindness and consideration and thwart off corruption and abuse of power.

Historically women, who have held positions of great power, have not been so nice. Contemporary leaders such as Thatcher, Imelda Marcos and Indira Gandhi have shown to be just as cold as their male counterparts. I won't even delve into historical female leaders, but they don't fear well either. Why these women behave the way they do is up for speculation. Maybe they have something to prove in a male dominated world. Maybe it is just human nature, male or female, to fall under the spell of absolute power.

Nevertheless, I think it is wrong to expect women to behave differently than men do, because of their perceived and perhaps imposed, "nurture" expectations. I personally resent when people expect me to behave "womanly". Caring and nurturing does not come to me naturally, and I resent those who assume it does. We don't teach our daughters to covet power, to appreciate it, and to desire it. Our boys know how to do that. They are taught through sports, in school, in political offices, and even through and in, interpersonal relationships.

I can guarantee you things would be a lot different if we taught boys to be kind, giving, gentle and nurturing while teaching girls to be aggressive, challenging and just plain hungry. Maybe the playing fields would even out a bit.

Ok, as soon as the battery in my camera is charged I will post a pic.