The Realities of the Widening Waist

I will dwell on something light and funny because I refuse to be affected by unhappy events. So here goes and I hope I make some of you out there laugh a little!

There are problems that refuse to go away, and one problem that affects everyone is the widening of the waist. This phenomenon affects men and women from all walks of life, race and age groups. Now, that should somehow make me feel normal.

It seems it was only yesterday when I could fit into a small-sized skirt and pants. I could even tuck in shirts and blouses and walk with confidence wherever I go. Oh, I still exhibit that confident stride despite the change in my anatomy, except that my fashion sense has evolved into something more comfortable. That means my shirts and blouses are more accommodating of my wider waist!

This phenomenon is exhibited and experienced by my high school friends as well. At least I know I am not alone. But I do say the ladies of my generation look more attractive and admirable now than ever before. Why is this? This is so because we have begun to shift our focus and strategy. We give more importance to our complexion, hair, teeth and make-up so that people we talk to will never notice our bodies. How can they notice our shape when we always wear dark colored clothes!

So, to my readers out there, don’t lose hope even if you have given away many of your favorite pants, shirts, blouses, and skirts to your nephews, nieces, neighbor, and your friend’s friend. You have choices! Go on a diet, exercise, change your beauty regimen, sport a new hairdo, or have your teeth fixed. But most of all be happy and thankful with your life. For a joyful heart brings out the best in all of us. Remember that one attracts good energies when one is happy. So be glad and rejoice in the knowledge that there are many others out there who have accepted the changing realities of the widening waist!