They are usually sexually and physically degrading on their face. Those messages are also insidious and overt “status” symbolism for the men rapping. Oh, I know what you’re thinking: Penny, what about all the rap songs about “hoes,” “bitches,” “sluts,” etc.? For some reason, it feels particularly heinous- a subtle form of narcissistic misogyny that instructs girls and women that they are tools or pawns to the ego of the man singing: If she knows her role, knows her place and remains subservient and responds to his every whim, she will be granted the ultimate reward- a ring. I often find myself tapping my thumbs on my steering wheel while listening to it on the radio.īut then I pause to consider the message. What about you? What was your childhood dream career? I would love to reminisce with you in the comments below.Cheerleader. Of course I will do everything in my power to help her get there. At the time of our conversation she was very excited to share her dreams of becoming an inventor.
Perhaps we’ll chat about this one another day. It would be great to say I was able to go into this much explanation with the 10-year-old.
Letting go of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader dream does not come with regrets as I have manifested an existence as a real life cheerleader for myself and everyone I connect with. This life ( I recently celebrated 45 years) has been filled with amazing adventures and I’m excited to see what I create next. It is also one of the MANY extensions of the cheerleader I identify as. It is, however how I currently make the majority of my income. So yes, the title Executive Assistant is not glamorous. I am as much a cheerleader today as I was back in high school. It is my hope that writing this blog gives inspiration to others. Encouraging fellow State of Slim participants gives me a sense of community. Belonging to the support team at EKS&H brings me pride. My friends come to me for support and encouragement. I’m rooting for my children’s success – always. I give words of affirmation to my partner daily. My State of Slim coach is also currently asking me what I want to bring forth in my life. The conversation with my daughter has continued to run through my mind. She is always right there when I need her.” ~ Omi, Jamaican singer
“Oh, I think that I found myself a cheerleader. I took endless ballet classes, signed up for anything related to dance, became a Varsity cheerleader on my first tryout and ultimately transitioned to Captain of my high school team. Most of my childhood was spent chasing that dream. I thought the women were so beautiful and they always looked happy. My parents gave me a signed calendar when I was a child and I was hooked. The answer I gave her (which is completely true) is that I always wanted to be a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. I like what I do, but it is not a dream job for me. My heart sank a little bit as I completely agreed with her. She followed up by saying, “Because nobody grows up wanting to be an Executive Assistant. Last week 10-year-old Angel asked me what I wanted to be as a grown up when I was her age.
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