It's a survey I just got in e-mail about 30 minutes ago. It looks like someone in my church is putting together a program and needs some feedback on things first. The topic itself, oddly enough, is true femininity.
[glow=hotpink,2,300]Wait, true femininity?[/glow]
Yeah. XD And that's where I'm stumped. I'm having to ask myself what exactly I consider to be true femininity. And I need to know that before I can answer the first question (who or what comes to your mind when you think about true femininity)
Post by Patrick (Forumerly Known As) on Apr 24, 2006 22:40:59 GMT -5
aerisangel01 said:
0523ck said:
[glow=hotpink,2,300]Wait, true femininity?[/glow]
Heheh, Pat could help you a lot with that, Stal XD
[glow=hotpink,2,300]^^[/glow]
ikkinwithattitude said:
0523ck said:
[glow=hotpink,2,300]Wait, true femininity?[/glow]
Patrick doesn't think it's that hard, 'cause his response to "true femininity" could be his name.
[glow=hotpink,2,300]My name? Pardon?[/glow]
stalos said:
0523ck said:
[glow=hotpink,2,300]Wait, true femininity?[/glow]
Yeah. XD And that's where I'm stumped. I'm having to ask myself what exactly I consider to be true femininity. And I need to know that before I can answer the first question (who or what comes to your mind when you think about true femininity)
[glow=hotpink,2,300] I can name three things, and only three things that define to me true femininity...[/glow]
zylaa said:
Oooh, has anyone plugged "minerva Mcgonagall" into an anagram creator? Maybe it can be arranged to spell "I Am Lord Voldemort's most faithful servant." Or possibly "I love Patrick."
Yeah. XD And that's where I'm stumped. I'm having to ask myself what exactly I consider to be true femininity. And I need to know that before I can answer the first question (who or what comes to your mind when you think about true femininity)
I'd probably be just as stumped as you, and I'm a girl. XD I can think of quite a few things that it isn't, but I'd be hardpressed to say what it is. The only thing that comes to mind is motherhood and the motherly instinct... but it doesn't quite seem satisfactory, and isn't the kind of response that a lot of people like to hear. j:-/
Heheh, Pat could help you a lot with that, Stal XD
[glow=hotpink,2,300]^^[/glow]
[glow=hotpink,2,300]My name? Pardon?[/glow]
stalos said:
Yeah. XD And that's where I'm stumped. I'm having to ask myself what exactly I consider to be true femininity. And I need to know that before I can answer the first question (who or what comes to your mind when you think about true femininity)
[glow=hotpink,2,300] I can name three things, and only three things that define to me true femininity...[/glow]
Well, if this were in regards to a purely physical discussion, I could narrow it down to just one.
But it ain't. XD Although, in my mind, femininity has a pre-requisite of actually being female. So Patrick fails that one, Aeri. XP
Yeah. XD And that's where I'm stumped. I'm having to ask myself what exactly I consider to be true femininity. And I need to know that before I can answer the first question (who or what comes to your mind when you think about true femininity)
I'd probably be just as stumped as you, and I'm a girl. XD I can think of quite a few things that it isn't, but I'd be hardpressed to say what it is. The only thing that comes to mind is motherhood and the motherly instinct... but it doesn't quite seem satisfactory, and isn't the kind of response that a lot of people like to hear.
That was something another one of my friends said. But I don't think that says quite enough, especially since...well, there's plenty of mothers that don't quite live up to "motherhood." And...argh. It's a tough question. XD
Post by Patrick (Forumerly Known As) on Apr 24, 2006 22:45:06 GMT -5
stalos said:
0523ck said:
[glow=hotpink,2,300]^^[/glow]
[glow=hotpink,2,300]My name? Pardon?[/glow]
[glow=hotpink,2,300] I can name three things, and only three things that define to me true femininity...[/glow]
Well, if this were in regards to a purely physical discussion, I could narrow it down to just one.
But it ain't. XD Although, in my mind, femininity has a pre-requisite of actually being female. So Patrick fails that one, Aeri. XP
[glow=hotpink,2,300]Well, yes... Other than those three things, I have no other boundaries between male and female.[/glow]
zylaa said:
Oooh, has anyone plugged "minerva Mcgonagall" into an anagram creator? Maybe it can be arranged to spell "I Am Lord Voldemort's most faithful servant." Or possibly "I love Patrick."
Well, if this were in regards to a purely physical discussion, I could narrow it down to just one.
But it ain't. XD Although, in my mind, femininity has a pre-requisite of actually being female. So Patrick fails that one, Aeri. XP
[glow=hotpink,2,300]Well, yes... Other than those three things, I have no other boundaries between male and female.[/glow]
Ah, but not all females are truly feminine. Femininity is more than just society set traits and standards of "Cooking" or "cleaning" or "knitting/sewing" or "emotional." While society deems those as "feminine undertakings," I don't believe that's a mark of actual femininity. But trying to nail down what the traits are that I consider it to be...now that's tough.
Post by aerisangel01 on Apr 24, 2006 22:49:59 GMT -5
stalos said:
ikkinwithattitude said:
I'd probably be just as stumped as you, and I'm a girl. XD I can think of quite a few things that it isn't, but I'd be hardpressed to say what it is. The only thing that comes to mind is motherhood and the motherly instinct... but it doesn't quite seem satisfactory, and isn't the kind of response that a lot of people like to hear.
That was something another one of my friends said. But I don't think that says quite enough, especially since...well, there's plenty of mothers that don't quite live up to "motherhood." And...argh. It's a tough question. XD
True feminity, is me, is to be sensible. While males are usually strong physically, Female will normally be stronger Mentally. While they need someone by their side to protect them on the physical side, they can do very fine when it comes to mentals things, and pass through hardship more easilly.
That's my view. Unfortunately, with the messed up society we have, it's not so true anymore, but ah well...
Post by Patrick (Forumerly Known As) on Apr 24, 2006 22:50:51 GMT -5
stalos said:
0523ck said:
[glow=hotpink,2,300]Well, yes... Other than those three things, I have no other boundaries between male and female.[/glow]
Ah, but not all females are truly feminine. Femininity is more than just society set traits and standards of "Cooking" or "cleaning" or "knitting/sewing" or "emotional." While society deems those as "feminine undertakings," I don't believe that's a mark of actual femininity. But trying to nail down what the traits are that I consider it to be...now that's tough.
[glow=hotpink,2,300]Yes, I know that, and not all males are truly masculine *hackcough* Feminine undertakings? Let's see... I can sew and knit, I clean constantly, and I'm as emotional as it gets. Cooking unfortunately I am not skilled at... yet ^_^ I understand what you mean... but for me, the only thing that defines true femininity is the physical area.[/glow]
zylaa said:
Oooh, has anyone plugged "minerva Mcgonagall" into an anagram creator? Maybe it can be arranged to spell "I Am Lord Voldemort's most faithful servant." Or possibly "I love Patrick."
I'd probably be just as stumped as you, and I'm a girl. XD I can think of quite a few things that it isn't, but I'd be hardpressed to say what it is. The only thing that comes to mind is motherhood and the motherly instinct... but it doesn't quite seem satisfactory, and isn't the kind of response that a lot of people like to hear.
That was something another one of my friends said. But I don't think that says quite enough, especially since...well, there's plenty of mothers that don't quite live up to "motherhood." And...argh. It's a tough question. XD
Yeah... When I said motherhood, I wasn't really including those types of people, anyway (so, an adoptive mother who takes good care of her adopted children would count, but not the biological mother who is too busy doing things for personal gain to care for her children), but even then, it still isn't enough to define a concept like femininity.
Pretty much everything on the shallow level seems to be wrong... Maybe, true femininity is the ability to be able to completely confuse guys/anyone else trying to understand you? XD
Ah, but not all females are truly feminine. Femininity is more than just society set traits and standards of "Cooking" or "cleaning" or "knitting/sewing" or "emotional." While society deems those as "feminine undertakings," I don't believe that's a mark of actual femininity. But trying to nail down what the traits are that I consider it to be...now that's tough.
[glow=hotpink,2,300]Yes, I know that, and not all males are truly masculine *hackcough* Feminine undertakings? Let's see... I can sew and knit, I clean constantly, and I'm as emotional as it gets. Cooking unfortunately I am not skilled at... yet ^_^ I understand what you mean... but for me, the only thing that defines true femininity is the physical area.[/glow]
Oh, I'm simply discussing it. I wasn't trying to correct your views or anything. XD
I know how to do a little bit of sewing...or did, anyway. Cleaning...well...catch me in the right mood. Cooking, just give me a good set of directions. And as for emotions, I think I've got you beat, Patrick. ^_^
But, that's another interesting topic. What's true masculinity. Girls, care to help out here? The femininity survey I'm taking was for guys to fill out, but since I'm discussing the whole topic with you all, let's consider masculinity as well...
Post by aerisangel01 on Apr 24, 2006 22:55:53 GMT -5
aerisangel01 said:
stalos said:
That was something another one of my friends said. But I don't think that says quite enough, especially since...well, there's plenty of mothers that don't quite live up to "motherhood." And...argh. It's a tough question. XD
True feminity, is me, is to be sensible. While males are usually strong physically, Female will normally be stronger Mentally. While they need someone by their side to protect them on the physical side, they can do very fine when it comes to mentals things, and pass through hardship more easilly.
That's my view. Unfortunately, with the messed up society we have, it's not so true anymore, but ah well...
Post by Patrick (Forumerly Known As) on Apr 24, 2006 22:57:40 GMT -5
stalos said:
0523ck said:
[glow=hotpink,2,300]Yes, I know that, and not all males are truly masculine *hackcough* Feminine undertakings? Let's see... I can sew and knit, I clean constantly, and I'm as emotional as it gets. Cooking unfortunately I am not skilled at... yet ^_^ I understand what you mean... but for me, the only thing that defines true femininity is the physical area.[/glow]
Oh, I'm simply discussing it. I wasn't trying to correct your views or anything. XD
I know how to do a little bit of sewing...or did, anyway. Cleaning...well...catch me in the right mood. Cooking, just give me a good set of directions. And as for emotions, I think I've got you beat, Patrick. ^_^
But, that's another interesting topic. What's true masculinity. Girls, care to help out here? The femininity survey I'm taking was for guys to fill out, but since I'm discussing the whole topic with you all, let's consider masculinity as well...
[glow=hotpink,2,300] Yes, directions I can go by XD Emotions? You beat me? Never. Things on the NTWF have made me cry... inadvertently...
Masculinity... hm... [/glow]
zylaa said:
Oooh, has anyone plugged "minerva Mcgonagall" into an anagram creator? Maybe it can be arranged to spell "I Am Lord Voldemort's most faithful servant." Or possibly "I love Patrick."