We all know there are obvious differences between we women and you men. I grew up with three older brothers and my young son is a constant reminder of the BIG differences between the genders on little things. Of course there are exceptions to every rule, but here is what I have come to find.

PINK - We can aimlessly wander the mall with nothing specific to buy for hours. Set in "just in case" mode. When someone asks if they can help us find something and we say 'no'.. we mean it. If we DO find something, we leave with a gleeful satisfaction and even more so if it's on sale. Bonus!

BLUE - On a mission... get in, get out.

PINK - Shoes... God bless shoes! High heels, low heels, sandals, flip flops, high flips, flat flips, flats in general, high boots,  low boots, ankle boots, slingbacks, clogs, slip ons, tie ups, zip ups, mary janes, pumps, open toed pumps. those red heels I've never worn I have in my closet, but swear I will one day.

BLUE - Work shoes and not work shoes.

PINK - We can lounge poolside or beachside for no other reason then to enjoy the day. You know.. sun, breeze, relaxation, tastey beverage?

BLUE - Only if there's "PINK" lounging to enjoy the day. I think the reasoning is completely different.

PINK - We can talk to our friends on the phone for an hour.... everyday! No we don't run out of things to talk about and I know I just saw her this morning. Not the point. Blah blah blah

BLUE - "What up?? See you Friday?? Cool."   ..  Done

PINK - We like to get dressed up to go to some casual place we've been 100 times in our torn jeans and tees.  You know.. The movies, happy hour, breakfast, lunch or dinner.  For me, I really don't get much of a chance to dress up. I'm casual and comfortable most of the time. But when that ONE moment hits me that I need to dress up... I do. Why? I am woman.. hear me roar!  Sorry "BLUE"... I'll just be a few more minutes.

BLUE - "Change?? I'm not out to impress anyone. Are you?? Let's go!"

PINK - We can sit with a friend, or two or three, a box of Lil' Debbies, a box of tissue and watch one movie after another on the Lifetime Channel during a free afternoon and cry for hours... and be ok with it! The whole chick flick thing does a body good every so often, especially for we sensitive souls. Haven't you ever just felt the need for a good cry??

BLUE - Now I've known guys to watch a chick flick but usually because his "PINK" has talked him into it. Not to say that it wouldn't happen, but it's just hard for me to picture too many "BLUE" calling up Mike and Joe and asking them if they want to come over and make a night of watching the Notebook. (Great movie btw) If they did... they'll never tell!

PINK - "That's NOT funny!" 

BLUE - "That's flippin' hillarious!"  ..  I find that with some of the sense of humor issues they are not age restricting. If my father is laughing, so are my brothers and my 6 yr. old son. It's usually something totally  inappropriate and disgusting.

Well there's just a handful of those BIG little differences that I've come to not only notice, but live with. If you've got some others please feel free to leave a comment. I know there are soooo many more! And BLUE... this means you too. Just be nice. =)