In Praise Of Botox

I was having an animated discussion with a group of opinionated people sometime ago and went on an endorsement frenzy advocating Botox. Just to give it a spin, I drove on the fact that once the creases are apparent I would scurry across to a well equipped facility and iron away the wrinkles.

“How can you be so stupid” exclaimed one.

“Why would you think of something so frightening” said another.

“Are you so vain that you would do anything to get rid of the tell tale signs of ageing?” blasted the third. “This is a part of life you know.”

This went on for quite a while and after they had their say, I had a good chuckle.

“No, I wouldn’t want to go that route guys, not my scene,” I drawled but teasingly brought on the “But one never knows….”

I can swear that at this point of time I was due for a clout but made my way out citing that I go by instinct. Actually, I was bored and this conversation (I knew) would ruffle their feathers so I started it just for a good round of sensible arguments. No doubt at the end of it all there was no winner – but who was counting anyway?

How about you my lovelies – do you also enjoy a good argument? Would love to hear some!

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