Yes everyone, today is International Women’s Day, in case you weren’t aware. I knew, but chose to ignore it, of course except for this blog. This day, is just another day to me. I chose to go about my business, and not mess up others lives. International Women’s Day has affected some lives, and not in a positive light. I will get to that later.

I have responsibilities everyday. My choice is to handle my business, in spite of life’s little detours. I had no intention of wearing red, or ditching my job for the day. I even bought some coffee. My strength as a woman comes from within, being able to make my own decisions, without other influences in my life. My insecurities may stem from other components that surround me, but none are connected to being female.

So I have a big problem with teachers forcing some schools to close down today, just so they could march or protest or whatever. Hello!  Did you not think that this might inconvenience people, many being women? Guess not. Some of those you want to speak for, you put at a great disadvantage today. They had to either find sitters, more money, or lose a day from work, maybe more money lost. And upfront and foremost, what about the kids! You say how much you support women, well teach their children the right thing. Responsibility is a great place to start. For those closed schools today, shame on you!  Stop being selfish.

I’m all for causes and marches, as long as you know what it’s for. Maybe I’m just not a woe is me kind of woman, never have been. I was abused, both mentally and physically. I have deep compassion for those who have and are going through the same experience. My scars lasted long into my second marriage. But I decided to not give that thing who took away my dignity for a long time, take away the rest of my existence. The experience made me stronger, and a bit cynical, of other women who use victims as their billboards.

No political agenda for International Women’s Day? Doubtful. Everything is political since the election. In my opinion, today was no exception. When I wear red, it will be for heart and passion. Not for feeling insecure that this world is treating me like crap, due to my sex. I love being a woman. No one owes me anything. I can do what I want, if I so choose to do it. Maybe I just don’t want too. Perhaps a lot of us are happy with our lives the way they are. Thanks but no thanks once again. You are not speaking for many of us!