Just Livin'

Well, I have some coffee in me, and I am ready to conquer the world today! Well, almost.

A few weeks ago I read Robin McGraw's (Dr. Phil's wife) new book, and I was a little disappointed. Actually, I was a lot disappointed. I was mainly disappointed that we have a wealthy woman telling average women to just choose happiness. I don't think it is that simple. She also stated that she would be just as happy without "the mosaic tile and crystal chandeliers..." and part of me thinks, "Ok Robin, prove it!" If you would be just as happy, why have it? Why not give the money from your monstrosity of a house to people who are in need. I think it is easy to sit in our castles and say we would be just as happy without what we have.

So this morning I got inspired (wouldn't it be cool if I lived out my inspirations) to write a book from the average woman to the average woman. Wouldn't that be great and so refreshing??? A book that says, "if you aren't happy, that is normal. If you feel like lying in bed and sulking for the day, do it" Or a book that says, "I am not the perfect housewife, and I still haven't figured out how to take care of my one child and all my husband's needs." Instead of a book that seems to come from a woman who "has it all figured out." (even though I don't think Robin does have it "all figured out.")

So then I was thinking... would anyone even publish a book like I would want to write? Or do we want to go on pretending that you can have life all tucked away in a nice neat box? What about the average woman, who doesn't wear a size 2, lives in an apartment, and doesn't have an immaculate house??? Where is the voice for us?