Book Club

I admit it. I read "the" book. The book that has turned housewives across America upside down. Yes. I read 50 Shades of Grey. In fact, since I had the time off from grad school, I found time to read all 3 books in this sexual trilogy.

I had been hearing about this book for quite awhile. Everyone I knew was reading it. Now, I'm not normally a victim of peer pressure. But. This seemed different. Exciting. Taboo. Forbidden?

Since I am a mother to 3 children, work part time, and busy with grad school, most of my friends are also my co workers. Its convenient, really. 2 birds, 1 stone kinda thing. While we work to save lives, we also work to bond and strengthen our relationships as women. These women are my friends, my sisters, my partners in crime. These women suggested, strongly, that I read this book. So, I caved. Oh. Did. I. Cave.

Anyways. Back to the book. "The" book was very good. Not good in a literary masterpiece kind of way. But. If Oprah was still on the air, she would be talking about it. Trust me. Like I said, I don't see a Pulitzer on the horizon, but it was good. Good as in, an escape from your everyday (missionary style sex) life. Good as in eye opening. Good as in an easy read with an interesting story line. Relatable, but not at the same time.

Without divulging too much, the book explores romance and intimacy, all while taking the journey into self discovery. It opened my eyes to working on "that" part of my relationship with my husband. I think we can all, as women, relate to the nagging sexual needs of our partners. This story reminded me of the importance of intimacy in a strong relationship- without having to listen to my husband complaining.

I don't think that I will be building a red room of pain, ever- but I think that I might spend more time lighting candles and showing my husband how much I love him.

So for all you (uptight) women out there who haven't read the book. Get over yourself. Pour yourself a glass of red wine and shut out the world. Trust me. Its worth it's weight in (sexual) gold. I don't think G is complaining.

P.S. G if you are reading this, here are a few things to consider when wooing me: when washing dishes after dinner remember to take the remaining taco shells out of the oven. They aren't as good after sitting in a cold oven all night long. Laundry, folded and put away, is also a form of foreplay. Candles are in the cupboard in the bathroom. Lighter in the kitchen drawer. Just a reminder. Oh and, by the candles in the bathroom is the bathroom spray. Just saying.

xoxo
-A