Thighs

Today I have decided not to think about my thighs or the thickness that has formed around my middle. I am 61; however, so these kind of body changes are bound to happen. I am not overweight by my standards.  I can fit into a size 8 or 10 depending on who the designer is. Unfortunately, the world see a size 10 as a Bootress, Bootress GOLLY, kind of a woman that should stay home, never go out in public especially in leggings.

But today, despite what the world says, I am choosing to be happy with my body the way it is.  Did I tell you I have been trying to find an exercise routine for the last six years and I have finally given up?  Besides, who gives a flip what the flippin world thinks anyway. (Note: the bitter tone in the last flippin' sentence. I wish to use a more exact expletive, but my mama told me not to talk that way in public. )

Oh! Did I mention that the “world” I am referring to is that group of men that seem to have the power to make the ultimate decisions on what defines female beauty. And one more thing, did I mention that I have really curly hair that I have to straighten with a hot iron everyday, so I don’t look like Carrot Top without props, and that I have never been married  (my choice by the way, just so you don’t think that I am totally undesirable.)  Wow!  Hard to fathom isn’t it?  I am telling you, the work I have to put in everyday. Makes a girl want to run naked and shout, "Take a look at this. I haven't had any work done, can you tell"?

So, I will focus on the things that bring me joy. Frost on the trees, river walks, great art, the smell of freshly pulled espresso, a good whine. I won't focus on things that bring me down---like gyms. (I am back on the exercise rant.) I am not turned on by the smell of sweat in an enclosed area surround by latex, headsets, bowflex and thick necks. However, I do enjoy the subtle yet intoxication aroma of Old Spice on a a sweaty man, but, unfortunately, they aren't in the gyms these days, they are in retirement homes--my next stop. Care to join me?  Bring your yoga mat and get ready to do Down Dog.  Sit Boo Boo sit.