but...I am a woman too

Everyone has that friend, who seems like no matter what...nothing can really get to them.  There skin is as thick as leather and it's like water off a ducks back.  We admire how strong they are...don't we?  Or do we?

Cos for those who know me, know that:

I speak my mind

and I pay the consequences

I challenge and love to be challenged

I am independent and can happily operate on my own

I take pride in saying, "I got that"

I can take care of myself and my family

not because I can but because I want to

My friends and family are the center of my universe

and I would do ANYTHING for them

I stay strong when you can't

I roll my eyes, snap my tongue and have an attitude

There isn't much that I wouldn't do because:

I am adventurous but at times reckless

I work hard because I like to play hard

I believe the world is full of good people

in a way, that makes me naive

I laugh loud, love hard and dance to the rhythm of my own drum

but...

I am a woman too.

I feel and absorb

while my shoulder is always open, I need one from time to time

and sometimes, all I need is a hug

spooning beats out forking any day - no matter what you say

being needed is a good feeling

but being taken care of is equally nice

when I am weak...I need you to be strong

flowers make my day.  Esp when they are a surprise

the little things do count even more than the big things

I remember what you say and the promises you make

chivalry is not far fetched for me and I believe in true love

 my heart does and can break

but I CAN and WILL bounce back

until then...

Just because you don't see me crying on the outside does not mean that I am not dying on the inside.