You’d think that when women get older they would automatically become mature and accept the way their bodies look. Not necessarily so. Truth be known, there’s still a competitive natured junior high girl lurking beneath the surface in most of us. 

Well, it’s that time of year again when the cameras  come  out at parties and family gatherings.  Even though we’re living in an age where self expression is at an all time high, some of us would prefer to stay of out the picture—or at least try to hide in the back row. I know because I’ve been one of them.

It would be nice to think the reason is due to genuine humility… you know, not wanting to vainly draw attention to ourselves. But I’m guessing the motivation is not always so noble. We just don’t like the way we look and worry about what other’s might think. I’m also guessing this is probably more of a chick thing. Seriously—how many guys out there would give it a second thought?

You’d think that when women get older they would automatically become mature and accept the way their bodies look. Not necessarily so. Truth be known, there’s still a competitive natured junior high girl lurking beneath the surface in most of us.

My mom was a funny person. Not long before she went to be with the Lord at 86, I was with her as she passed by the mirror. She stopped and stuck her tongue at herself in disgust and we both laughed. She was a real stunner when she was young and was one who did her make-up and nails till the end. Some things are universal, no?

[Editor’s note: This article is incomplete. The link (URL) to the original article is unavailable and has been removed.]