BOOTYLICIOUS

Saturday, December 29, 2007

Words are important. I have known this for years. As a preacher, I talked all of the time. But I am coming to realize that although I talked a lot, I must have used a lot of the same words over and over. I hate to admit it but much of what I said could be referred to as religious jargon. I don’t like that. But I think it may be true.

I received a game for Christmas called, The Last Word. The person who gave it to me said, “I thought you might like this because you always want to have the last word.” Well as it turns out—I’m not too good at the game. With four people playing—I came in last. I lost!

I need more words!

Reading Sports Illustrated, I came across this quote from tennis star, Serena Williams: “I’m definitely in better shape than I get credit for, [It’s] just because I have large bosoms and I have a big ass…I think if I were not to eat for two years, I still wouldn’t be a size 2. We’re living in the Mary Kate Olsen world. I’m just not built that way. I’m bootylicious.” Bootylicious—now there’s a new word for me.

The origins of the term are rather unclear. Beyonce says it means, “Beautiful, bountiful and bounce-able.” Ok. I accept that. It doesn’t describe me ,but I think maybe it does describe Serena Williams--at least the bountiful and bounce-able part.

O happy day. I’ve got a new word. I don’t know how often I will be able to use it. But I’ve got it just the same.