Growing Up a Tomboy
***Before you read, please note: This is my own personal experience, from my perspective. I am not trying to or do not intend to project myself or my experience on anyone else*** We all have that one female friend who is not a typical girl. They are stronger than the boys they know, can probably beat them in an arm wrestle and play a man's game better than a man. We all know that one girl who is known as one of the guys, that one friend that everyone thinks is gay but she isn't. We all know that one girl who loves playing and watching sports and wears jeans all the time. The girl who makes everyone's head turn when she actually walks into a room with a dress, heels, make up and hair done, because people aren't used to seeing her that way. The friend that everyone is surprised can not only walk in heels but can strut in them. If you're reading this and thinking, "I'm that girl" you are not alone, so am I. We are the tomboys, we are the girls that ...