Drive By Booty

Latin men like booty. We all know that, and I know it well considering I’ve often been the “butt” (pardon the pun) of many jokes here and in the States – J. Lo, junk-in-the-trunk and baby-got-back type of stuff. I’ve also had many a guy, Gringo or Tico, assume that I am Latina. But, till now I did not know the extent to which one would go for bum.

Today I was actually hit by a car for a feel. Relax Mom and Dad, I’m OK. Just a little clip. But, nonetheless, I was nearly run over before a hand reached out and went up my shorts! After a little screech, hop out of the way and a little shake as I processed what just happened, I had to laugh. Partly in disbelief, partly in relief that my shorts must actually look ok and in part as a F-You to anyone who has ever made me feel fat and that I needed to wear pants on the beach in Newport. Some, who will remain unnamed, would argue that I’m approaching cougar status, that I can’t hang with the athletic type girls, that I’m not in shape. Yeah, I’ve got work to do, but I’ve also still got what it takes. Now, I’m hoping that I don’t get run down again, but it is nice to know that ‘fullness’ is appreciated is some parts of the world. I’m planning on and working on losing the weight I gained, but I’m not fretting too much and I’m happy to be away from the constant barrage of “you must be skinny” that is everywhere in the States. “Booty” is in the eye of the beholder.