Shower Schmower

Though I am a woman, I've come to find that what most women like, I don't. Why? Some characteristics I do not maintain as the society stipulated regulations reveal to be true about "most women."

Examples include: Shopping, I hate it. If I have an express purpose for my venture to the mall, that is okay. I cannot walk aimlessly through the mall with women friends and "shop." This to me is the worst form of torture.

The absolute lack of any inclination to attend Showers. Like Wedding showers, Baby showers etc. What the hell is the point of these things? Yeah, the celebrated person gets presents but for the attendees...it is pure and utter agony. Watching someone open gifts, while women chatter and coo incessantly is NOT a good time. (unless there is alcohol)

So when I was invited to a shower this weekend, you can imagine my disdain. First the invitation came from someone with whom I am not even friends nor "like." It is a co-workers wife. (I know for a fact there will be no alcohol)

Don't you love these random invites to something you now feel obligated to buy for even though you don't even like them? I don't. In any event, I didn't feel the least bit guilty about announcing my busy schedule whereby avoiding actually having to attend the shower. Whew!