Dear Reader,
I was in a toy section of a store the other day and saw some hula-hoops. I just couldn't resist--I pulled a purple and white striped one out of the box, put it around my waist and started moving my hips. I had my doubts about keeping it from hitting the floor, but my childhood hula-hooping skills were still with me. I could have kept it going and going. When the clerk started rolling his eyes and giving the other store employees the 'this one is a weirdo look' I thought I better make my purchase and get out of there. Hula-hoops are a real deal now. I got mine for only $4.29.
I keep my new toy by my desk, and periodically throughout the day I jump up for a 5-minute hula break. When I tell people about my pastime they either smile and fondly recall their own childhood hula-hoop memories or they get a disgusted look on their face and tell me about what an embarrassing experience this colored circle was for them.
I'm counting on hidden benefits from this new hula-hoop craze of mine. I've convinced myself that with every right and left twist of my hips, the inches are melting off my waist and behind. I sure hope it's true. I'll keep you posted.
Thanks for reading with me. It's so good to read with friends.
Suzanne Beecher
Suzanne@DearReader.com
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