The Real Woman

Recently I've been reading some inspiring writings of ex-Mandarin teacher in my high school. Most of them that touched me the most is about womanhood, motherhood, and femininity. To be honest, I'm not really a kind of feminine (not yet? :P) so back in the past I never thought about how to learn to be a real (perfect) woman. I misused the name of 'woman emancipation'. I thought every woman could just be the way that they wanted, just everything. Now I guess I'm wrong.

From ancient times till now, women do still have certain roles to keep some things on this earth balanced. I just knew from Laoshi's writing that the bible even has some guide how to be a real woman :) Also, from her writings, I learnt that being a housewife is not (definitely) an easy job to do. I used to underestimate women who choose being a housewife in this modern era, but now I will take my words back. Just imagine, working on 24/7, no holidays on weekends. It's not only about how to keep the house cleaned but how to be a good homemaker as well. So much sacrifice of energy, time, and even own dreams and ambitions. Yes, my mom is also a housewife and for so many years I've known her in my life, how can I not realize this?? =.=' Sorry, Mom..

Here is what it is written in the bible. copied from proverbs31woman.com

The Proverbs 31 Woman :
10An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels. rare, precious 11The heart of her husband trusts in her, And he will have no lack of gain. trustworthy 12She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. kind	Her Character as a Wife
13She looks for wool and flax And works with her hands in delight. works joyfully 14She is like merchant ships; She brings her food from afar. goes extra mile to get choicest goods 15She rises also while it is still night And gives food to her household And portions to her maidens. disciplined 16She considers a field and buys it; From her earnings she plants a vineyard. enterprising, prudent with money 17She girds herself with strength And makes her arms strong. energetic 18She senses that her gain is good; Her lamp does not go out at night. good steward 19She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hands grasp the spindle. diligent	Her Devotion as a Homemaker
20She extends her hand to the poor, And she stretches out her hands to the needy. compassionate, generous	Her Generosity as a Neighbor
21She is not afraid of the snow for her household, For all her household are clothed with scarlet. provident 22She makes coverings for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple. elegant 23Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land. influential 24She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies belts to the tradesmen. industrious	Her Devotion as a Homemaker
25Strength and dignity are her clothing, And she smiles at the future. poised 26She opens her mouth in wisdom, And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. wise	Her Influence as a Teacher
27She looks well to the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness. manages her home 28Her children rise up and bless her; Her husband also, and he praises her, saying: praiseworthy 29"Many daughters have done nobly, But you excel them all." distinguished	Her Effectiveness as a Mother
30Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. God-fearing 31Give her the product of her hands, And let her works praise her in the gates. honored	Her Excellence as a Person
~ Proverbs 31:10-31

Hoamh. I'm still far from all of those things above. I wonder how many years will be taken for me to declare myself as a real woman. hahaha.