The idea that “women can have it all” is not a novel or original concept. The whole #LeanIn movement to having both a successful career and a family sparked more controversy than it should have, because let’s be honest–even hookers have to deal with child rearing.
Since I’m gainfully employed and I (thankfully) don’t have a kid, here’s a list of other things I can #LeanIn to so I can join in the conveniently #hashtagged fun.
- #LeanIn to my liquor cabinet
- #LeanIn to online shopping
- #LeanIn to student loans
- #LeanIn to prescription sedatives
- #LeanIn to loose-fitting tunics (perfect for Thanksgiving food babies)
- #LeanIn to my ex’s Seamless account
- #LeanIn to my mother’s jewelry
- #LeanIn to Facebook stalking
- #LeanIn to painful Hinge dates
- #LeanIn to a refurbished mid-century bar cart
- #LeanIn to my delusions of grandeur
- #LeanIn to applying makeup at work through Photo Booth
- #LeanIn to a Saturday morning fistful of Advil
- #LeanIn to fraternity reunions at schools I didn’t go to
- #LeanIn to my fourth cup of coffee
- #LeanIn to unlimited brunch
- #LeanIn to Uber
- #LeanIn to accepting stereotypes
- #LeanIn to making Facebook photos private
- #LeanIn to less Instagram filters, more contrast and saturation
- #LeanIn to threatening my little brother’s dates
- #LeanIn to waking up in the fetal position
- #LeanIn to carbohydrates
- #LeanIn to dim sum
- #LeanIn to faking it until I make it
- #LeanIn to being a “philanthropist”
- #LeanIn to bringing headbands back
- #LeanIn to boxed wine
- #LeanIn to not remembering the weekend, but knowing I had a great time.