You're a wonder, Wonder Woman.

I have, on occasion, considered being a Super Hero.

I've watched the movies, seen the television shows, read the books. It seems like a decent gig. Especially if you can let go of all the "with great power comes great responsibility" nonsense. Super Powers are practically begging to be wasted on silliness.

Don't go acting all Messiah-y just because some radioactive spider chomped on you. No need to dwell on the whole Good v. Evil 24/7. It's practically irresponsible not to go and take those powers out for a spin.

Having considered some of the Super Powers out there - there are several that are intriguing.

Just over Christmas, my father, stepmother and I discussed Wonder Woman's invisible plane and deflective wristbands. I have, in the past, (you know, like yesterday) pulled out the wristbands at work. Someone comes up and tries to give you grief or pass off some project. You just whip up your none-too-present wristbands in the air and make the obligatory "Ching! Ching!" sound effects. People know exactly what you're doing and they walk, somberly away. My issue with the wristbands and the plane is they are really just props. They aren't actual Super Powers. I can wear a bulletproof vest and hide under a lampshade if I don't want to get shot and/or seen. I'm looking for something a little bigger.

I've often heard people say they'd choose: Invisibility. This is definitely a step above the invisible plane (which doesn't even HIDE Wonder Woman, so what's the big?)

My problem with Invisibility is it seems like a big headache. People stepping on your toes and bumping into you on the street. I lived in New York City - been there, done that. Plus, you'd go all sneak attack and hear people say nasty things about you. Of course they wouldn't know you were there, so it would be behind your back. But you really are there, so it's like behind your back, in front of your face. And let's be honest, I love my friends - but that's probably because I don't know what they say about me when I'm not in the room.

Some people are certain they would choose Flying. Oh please. My hair is a big enough rat's nest as it is. Add in some high-powered wind and I'd put Frankenstein's bride to shame. No, thank you.

I'll tell you the Super Power I'd really like...

Bend People To My Will.

Seriously, how fantastic would that be?!

You don't like my favorite dive bar that has decades of nicotine on the walls? One subtle raise of the eyebrow and suddenly you're offering to drive and buying the first pitcher of Old Style.

You think my writing submission had the grammatical finesse of an orangutan? A pursing of the lips and suddenly I'm a columnist for Salon.com.

And that's just the beginning.

• I would never buy another drink for myself.
• Date Night would include the boy in question picking "Save the Last Dance" or "Center Stage" as his movie of choice.
• I would always have right-of-way.
• My mechanic would insist on doing all repairs for free.
• My boss would prefer I work from home on Fridays.
• In fact, he'd prefer I took Fridays off.

Of course, now that I think about it - I've gotten away with one or all of those things over the course of my life (except that elusive Salon.com gig. Damn it.) So maybe I just need a little boost.
Take your Invisibility and your Flying nonsense - give me some Super Charged femininely wiles and we'll call it good.

Maybe I have some Wonder Woman in me already.