Shallow and Stupid, or Realistic and Savvy?

So, we're at the time in our society where women are told they can be everything and anything they want to be (however technically true this is). I have goals, many things I want to accomplish, and the certainty that my female status won't hurt-- and may even help-- my chances of achieving them. I have the desire and the means to focus on what I want and to work hard to get it. [Most] women, in many countries are afforded this luxury, and I sure do appreciate it.

However, there are moments when I think, wouldn't it be nice to be married to some toilet paper heir, or something, and not have to try so hard all the time? That's not what I really want in my heart of hearts. I have no desire to marry rich and simply enjoy the spoils. I think some girls do. Especially the girls who may not think they *have* other options, like the brains or the resources or whatever. I sometimes pity 'pretty' girls on the party scene-- the ones who seem to actually care what 'kind of car' a guy drives? (I thought that was something that only existed in movies!) But you know, maybe these girls are not so stupid. I don't mean the ones who put their energy into trying to bed Tiger Woods or get half-naked on a reality show. The ones that use their sexuality, or femininity, or whatever, and focus on finding a mate to survive, or thrive, rather. They may not be dumb, but I still feel bad for them-- at least the ones that don't think they themselves are worth it-- worth the value to develop into meaningful contributors to society with unique talents and skills. That part of it makes me kind of sad.

Thoughts?

Coming Next Week...

I want to invite everyone to do a top-ten list of the decade next week (only if you want to). I'll kick it off on Monday.