What Every Woman Should Have

1. One old boyfriend you can imagine going back to, and one who reminds you ofhow far you've come.
2. Enough money within your control to move out and rent a place on your own,even if you never want or need to.
3. Something perfect to wear if the employer or man of your dreams wants tosee you in an hour.
4. A purse, a suitcase and an umbrella you're not ashamed to be seen carrying.
5. A youth you're content to move beyond.
6. A past juicy enough that you're looking forward to retelling it in your oldage.
7. The realization that you are actually going to have an old age and somemoney set aside to help fund it.
8. A set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra.
9. One friend who always makes you laugh and one who lets you cry.
10. A good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in yourfamily.
11. Eight matching plates, wineglasses with stems and a recipe for a meal thatwill make your guests feel honored.
12. A resume that is not even the slightest bit padded
13. A feeling of control over your destiny.
14. A skin care regime, an exercise routine, and a plan for dealing with thosefew other facets of life that don't get better after 30, and all those otherfacets of life that do get better.