Chin Up Princess

I'd like to be a man to be able to swear without anyone commenting on it.

I'd like to be a man to sit however I wanted to.

I'd like to be a man so I didn't feel terrified every time I was left alone for more than 2 minutes in a public place.

I'd like to be a man so I wouldn't have to think about the statistics of sexual abuse and realize that it is more likely a matter of "when" it's gonna happen instead of "if" it's gonna happen.

I'd like to be a man so I didn't have to contantly look over my shoulder to make sure I'm not being followed.

I'd like to be a man so I could be called "intimidating" without the judgement and the actual fear in the eyes, but rather with the admiration.

I'd like to be a man so my dark humour and sarcasm could be fully appreciated.

I'd like to be a man so my tone of voice wouldn't be considered loud and annoying, but commanding and fun.

I'd like to be a man so my feminism would be something to be proud of instead of something else to be judged about.

I'd like to be a man so I didn't have to justify the fact that I do or don't want kids.

I'd like to be a man so I didn't have to go through my period.

I'd like to be a man so I didn't feel like I had to make myself smaller in some situations, wether it was consciously or unconsciously.

I'd like to be a man so reading and watching tv shows and movies was something that made me interesting instead of weird.

I'd like to be a man so I didn't have to learn at the age of 10 that if a boy that you don't know screams at you, you are supposed to simply ignore him.

I'd like to be a man so the way I talk to people would be considered fine instead of "off putting".

I'd like to be a man so that my mom wouldn't automatically call me to deal with luch for the day when she is not home.

I'd like to be a man so my grandma didn't tell me every time I talk to her that I need to help my mom more in the kitchen and with the house (and not once mentioned it to my brothers).

I'd like to be a man so the sentence "she had it comming dressed/walking in the dark/drunk like that" wouldn't even be thought if I was sexually assaulted.

I'd like to be a man so I wouldn't have to wonder if I am not getting hired based on my gender.

I'd like to be a man so I wouldn't have to listen to tips and advice to not be assaulted and self defense classes in case worst comes to worse.

I'd like to be a man so I didn't have to know that if something is ever happening to me, I should scream "fire" so people pay attention.

I'd like to be a man so I didn't have to think about possibly getting drugged at a bar, party, restaurant or actually anywhere.

I'd like to be a man so I didn't have to think about what to do if I ever get drugged at a bar, party, restaurant or actually anywhere.

I'd like to be a man so the way I dress wouldn't dictate my worth.

I'd like to be a man so I didn't have to think if the way I dress is going to atract unwanted attention that could lead to unwanted assault.

I'd like to be a man to have pockets instead of having to carry a purse.

I'd like to be a man so I didn't automatically be considered a gossip, and actually justify the fact that I am really the opposit.

I'd like to be a man so I could talk about sex without being sexualised.

So yes, a lot of the time I like to be a woman. But the rest of the time?