it's a hard knock life

Several years ago I was having a discussion with a friend. I don’t remember the subject matter of the conversation but, after making a comment that may have been slightly out of character for a girl, my friend said, “You’re kind of manly, aren’t you?” He said it jokingly and it’s been an inside joke ever since. I have a small complex as a result of that conversation but it doesn’t really bother me. I’m not sure if this friend would say that same thing about me now as my "girliness" has increased quite a bit over the years. More than anything though, I just think it’s funny. I, myself, even bring it up from time to time for a good laugh.

Yesterday something happened that made me go back to that conversation. I got an email invitation to a Bachelor party. As a woman, there are a few things I never expected to experience. Going to a bachelor party is one of them. Maybe my lot in life is to just be “one of the guys.” The groom-to-be is a good friend of mine and I'm not the only female that received an invitation. However, I'm not sure I want to find out what goes on at Bachelor parties (though I'm fairly certain I already know). I may just sit this one out.