My granny and I

My granny and I
I like to look into the mirror. When I was a little girl, I often stood on my toes, trying to find my face in the mirror of the dressing table.Now I still like to look into the mirror. As I bend down, I see the face of a young woman, glowing with maturity, confident in her future and fascinated with her own reflection.
The fact that I like to look into the mirror has to do with my granny with whom I spent most of my childhood. I remember clearly that one night I heard her murmuring, "Women can't be seen. Women can't be seen." I was so confused as I looked into the mirror the next morning to check if I could indeed see myself. Only now as a young woman myself, can I understand that it was not physical visibility that granny had on her mind.
Granny spent all her life taking care of the family, day in and day out. At family discussions, she was never asked for her opinion. After grandpa passed away, she had to listen to my uncle, her eldest son, who became master of the house.She fulfilled her duty as daughter, wife, and mother; yet as a person, she remained little noticed. Even though she could see herself in the mirror , she was never visible in the mirror of society.
I have been living a different life. I can see something granny could not have dreamed of─making decisions for my own future. I could choose from several universities .And upon graduation, I can choose my career; and then I fall in love with the one I love but not accept arranged marriage.It does not matter whether or not I will become famous or rich, but I will treasure the chance to decide my own future.Women,please cherish your right,demonstrate your potential and light up your life!