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Ahem.

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In the colder days of the year (preferably those where your frickx92n nose is freezing off) we find warmth and comfort in large, shapeless sweaters, long padded trousers, thick home-made socks and comfy shoes. And let us not forget the warm joy of winter coats, fluffy ear warmers and wool gloves! Let us be thankful that we have invented enough types of clothing to keep us warm and safe from horrible diseases!

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And my, do we look ugly in them.

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At least, that is what half of the Dutch young female population thinks, or so it appears.

Every year, I am amazed by the numerous short skirts, bare bellies and thin fabric that waltz by before my eyes. Girls of my age, with ankle length shoes and thigh-high (or should I say low?) skirts, wearing either a pair of thin stockings or nothing at all to cover their legs.

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Why? To look pretty, of course! Why would you look ugly and hideous if you could be sexy? The choice between warm/comfortable and frozen/dieing is quickly made if youx92re hoping to get any attention of the other sex!

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And so far, I hear no complaints of the male side. Whenever I complain about it, they give me the same comment as they do whenever I complain about x91summer-slutsx92: x93They choose for it themselves, so let them. Itx92s their problem.x94 All hail the ultimate answer: not my problem.

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Of course, my desire to start a discussion about that topic and the insane influence of sex on fashion, quickly declines when the topic itself walks by.

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Short explanation: in my group, there are 5 boys. Four of them are of the x91wex92re-so-straight-itx92s-not-even-funnyx92 type: every girl that passes needs to be examined. Everything with breasts gets their attention, except for me and my only other female team-mate. And I wouldnx92t be so extremely bothered by it if it just wouldnx92t happen during important meetings.

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It is as if a switch is made inside their heads when one walks by: they suddenly gaze behind me (all at once, no nudges or pointing included), drool and follow their prey with their eyes, and when she is out of sight, pop-quiz each other about her name, hobbies and cup-size. Very disturbing if you were in the middle of explaining an exercise.

Although by now, I can guess whatx92s going on behind me when those faces come up. The sudden urge to throw something at their heads is almost unbearable. But you know me, Ix92m too kind. Yup, thatx92s me; soft, sweet, kind Noor. With a brick and a machete.

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Okay, getting off topic here. Back to the frost-bitten bitches.

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Today, a miracle appeared, in the shape of a conversation. And you know how it goes with miracles: you just canx92t find the damn things when you need to.

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If this is a blessing, it is certainly very well disguised. (Winston Churchill)

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I was reading, waiting for class, when two of those boys started complaining right behind me about a girlx92s outfit, with the accent on her skirt. They agreed it was too short.

x93I mean, who in the right mind would wear something like that in this cold?x94

x93Yeah, she must be nuts. Like she doesnx92t know it’s winter of something.x94

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I was stunned. These two chasers of the Bare Skin were actually agreeing with me? And my, were they even sounding a bit irritated?

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I silently praised whatever Being had done this, thanked the world for finally giving some male members a hint of sense, and hoped (while grinning, I admit) that women would soon realize that attention just because of your looks is on the shortest of terms.

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Alright, maybe itx92s a bit early to open the champagne (not to mention most of us are still full of New Yearx92s Eve) but still; itx92s getting somewhere! Even though this discussion might have been a spurge of the moment, it still counts as one!

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                    -xxx- No-ACHOO! *sniff*

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Damnit, I think Ix92ve caught a cold.

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Hey, thatx92s not fair: I was wearing a sweater AND a scarf today!!

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Damn you Murphy.

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                    -xxx- Noor

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