Run

She ran...her ipod in her ears....ran because it dulled out the pain...ran because it made sense....

She paused to catch her breath. Her knees where aching...It was true what they said-lack of physical activity had definitely reduced her stamina. There was a time when she was 10 when she could run a whole 20 min without pausing...but that was during games she thought...oh what wonderful games....hide and seek, relay, catch-catch...memories of warm summer evenings came flooding back to her, of noises on the playground, of the sweet scent of rose bush in the park, giggles and shouts of happiness of the teams who won the games...she sighed...she had long realised that going down memory lane was not for her...old memories slowly linked to new ones...and those were the ones she was keen to block out...

She knew pausing meant memories...so she started running again..ignoring the dull ache in her sides...

She ran past the harbour...ran past the people gawking at her sitting on benches...ran past the apartment complexes..ran past the starbucks and the cart selling road side food....until she reached the knife shop

There she paused and eyed all the knives in the window...and there it was as she saw it everyday...the knife with the dark wooden handle, gleaming as the faint rays of the evening sun fell on it...all it took would be $5 and a couple of cuts with the sharp blade to end all the miseries...she shook her head to clear herself of these thoughts....what purpose would that serve...and she set of again

She ran all the way back to her front door...when she reached she was pausing and her breath came out in short gasps.... she entered the house using her key and there HE was sitting on the couch, staring at the idiot box as usual...she ignored him and went straight to the kitchen...and had just began pouring herself a glass of water when she heard HIS voice call out to her and ask her to fetch some food from the kitchen...and there she saw it suddenly...sitting innocently in the sink...gleaming in the kitchen light...its edge almost as sharp as the one she had seen in the shopwindow....

She picked it up...thinking all the while how far she could run......

Modern girl handbook

#2: Ensure u don't have a b/f-husband-bitter half dumber than you..or if he is...ermm make sure he is RICH and HANDSOME

#3: Bitchiness kills bitchiness

#4: Most boys are thrilled with the chase...the chase ends, the thrill ends...Keep 'em guessing

#5: The hotter u are..the better your life is...dont forget to put up FB pics once you are hot ;)...let all those losers who dumped you realize what they missed out on

#6: Life isin't rainbows, ponies,candy canes...accept it...the sooner the better...

#7: Your closest galfriends will be there for u always...never underestimate the power of women...NEVER....Tough love WORKS
Corollary: If you have closer guy friends More power to you...they are great too... :)

#8: Learn girl...those jimmy choos, Y'ves saint laurent and those Dior's are your friends...accessorize...accessorize....accessorize

#9: Cute puppies and rabbits you can have as pets...but kids are best admired from afar....

#10: Your career is your best friend...If you kick ass in your career...u kick ass in life gal...learn it sooner or later...but u better well damn learn it

#11: If your boss is a woman make her your mentor ( to keep away the jealousy)..and if its a guy...ermm a li'll harmless flirting never hurt anyone ;)

#12: Family counts...it does...don't get me wrong...they are your biggest strength...just develop your own ideals, be strong , don't let your family's ideals weigh you down and you'll do fine...

#13: Learn that the world doesn't revolve around you...if you are going through tough times....TOUGH LUCK....people will be there to support you...don't take it for granted...and stop wallowing in sadness...the strongest, bravest and most successful women out there have gone through hell and high water...urs is nothing compared to that

#14: DUMP ANY LOOSER...who doesn't respect you, your looks,your career or your choices...tell him ' F*** u bastard...I wasn't put on this earth to please you' ...Wear those RayBans, plug in your ipod and WALK AWAY

Corollary to above: Find a guy who loves you for exactly who you are...compromises are ok...just not too much :)

#1: Be the independent free spirit that you are...travel,learn the guitar, SHOP.....rejoice in your womanhood...Yes U Are Worth It :) ( Yea its numbered 1 for a goddamn reason... :) )

Disclaimer: Not inspired by Women's Day, other blogs, a gal having a bad day,PMS or any other modern feminist movement people might blame this on ;)