6 Things A GIRL Should Accomplish by 18

THE Rebellious Arab Girl just tagged me for this one again, but from the feminine perspective. Sortof of even a bit Arab, since most of my female readers are.

1) Be able to cook the Big Four M’s: Mansaf, Ma’loobeh, ‘Mlookheeyah, Mujaddara. If you are really feeling lofty, add ‘Msukkhan. Learn from Teta, not Maria. (This one was added NOT to prepare a woman for marriage, but as a link to an important cultural heritage!)

2) The ability to ascertain that if one can count the stitches in one’s bra or panties through one’s outer clothing, said clothing is too tight.

3) To have learned to actively listen to girlfriends and not tell their secrets to anyone.

4) The discernment to know that if Mr. Too-Good-To-Be-True begins to pursue you hot and heavy beyond cultural boundaries, he probably is.

5) Disciplined those fingers to stay away from blackheads and pimples.

6) Know yourself well enough to choose a college major that reflects your talents and gifts, not just what your tawjihi or baba says you should study.

So how was that from a foreign khalto’s perspective?

Same rules as the previous post. Tomorrow I will tag Iman, Secretea, Summer, Chika, Asoom and Dino$