Loving the BusyBody

Nobody likes a busybody. A busybody is annoying, often creates unnecessary work for you and usually takes up some of your time.

Yes, nobody likes a busybody. Unless, that busybody is yourself, or rather, that busy body is yours.

With the passing of youth, everything starts to sag. From the eyelids to the knee caps, the skin seems to have grown weary. If the skin can talk, it would probably boast of the time when it was delicate, soft and smooth, and lament on how harsh time has been to it.

The flesh and muscles too have their own stories of past glories, and how their fortunes have changed from being firm and toned to being flabby and soft.

Once, when the body moved, it simply moved as a body. Now, when the body moves, some parts would jiggle and shake. In some cases, when the legs walk a little faster, the butt cheeks might even flap a little. 

The body has become a busy body. And it is yours to love, if you have one.

I've never been very good at taking care of my own body, or even my own health. While my peers experimented with make-up, skincare and fashion, I escaped into the world of books and arts. A glamour puss I was not and a glamour middle aged puss I shall not be. However, taking care of my busy body is something new that I have to do.

Like an annoying busybody, this busy body of mine needs extra work and is taking up time. A matter of minutes is time too. Shower time has to be extended, for the new facial essence the face needs, the new body scrub and lotion to firm up the tummy, arms and thighs, and of course that new hair tonic to revitalize the crown of glory.

This morning, after I'd long left the house, I suddenly realised that I'd forgotten to use the hair tonic. Silly careless me. So, do I have to take gingko nut supplement to boost my memory now? Nay, that's not going to work, the last time I bought gingko nut supplement, I totally forgot about it and it expired!

My dear busy body,
You and I, we came into being together and together we shall be till I part from this world. I can never restore you to your prime but I'll try my best to let both of us have as much dignity as we journey the rest of our days. Deal?