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| catscharm74 |
Posted - Oct 05 2008 : 8:20:36 PM
I seriously think I am having a mid life crisis but the even crazier thing is I am REALLY excited!! I have this sudden urge to change everything- recently has been the way my house is decorated. I have purged down to what I would call simple shabby beach cottage- decore with turquoise and pinks, without overwhelmingly girly vibe. I am selling about, well now 8 bins, of stuff at the neighborhood yard sale. I am also changing the way I dress a bit. I have a sudden urge to simplify but step it up a notch..if that makes any sense??? I want to buy better quality clothing, kind of a cowgirl meets beach girl meets chic city girl if there is any such thing existing in the world today..  I have this huge inkling to completly overhaul my looks...I want to grow my hair REALLY long---haven't had it long in over 15 years...and try hi lites for once.
I am just feeling overwhelmingly antzy, itching to pull the trigger, start down a new path, change things up QUITE a bit. I am only 34 but feel like I want to jump off that cliff and have some fun and be foot loose and fancy free!!! Oh boy....
I suddenly want to socialize like a crazy lady and I want to go see, touch, feel, be, do, enjoy, make memories more than ever. I want to find a best friend again...be the crazy gals that could laugh all night at the silliest thing, keeping inside secrets and sharing like only true girlfriends can. Its been awhile since I have had a friendship like that. I need some real life bonding!!! I am seriously questioning if I am losing it or just finally letting go!! HA!!!
I don't think I am trying to hang onto youthfulness, as I believe that is a mind thing---maybe just my body has finally caught up with my mind or the other way around???  
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
FARMGIRL #90 |
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| catscharm74 |
Posted - Oct 16 2008 : 10:08:04 AM
Jenn, yours will be in the mail at the introductory price of just $19.95, but IF you order now, you can have 2, YES I SAID 2 mid life crises for the price of 1!!!! : )
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
FARMGIRL #90 |
| La Patite Ferme |
Posted - Oct 16 2008 : 09:32:22 AM
OMG you gurlz are such a crack up 
BTW - I thought Heather was taking orders - YES - I'd like to order one mid-life crisis |
| kissmekate |
Posted - Oct 13 2008 : 9:22:44 PM
I just know I have stuffed the real me inside for so long and ignored her. I was too busy working or raising kids to worry about me. Just trying to survive with my head above water.
I still struggle at times. I am shy and reserved for a long time before I lighten up and let my self have fun. I am afraid of getting hurt again. As I have let more people in, I have finally figured out what I was missing all these years. Love, fun, friendship and more fun.
Oh and Heather, it gets darn hot up here in the summer. Hot and Humid so your hair curls up! (or in my case, it frizzes up.)
Perhaps I may come visit some winter. Like janurary-ish, when it is 20 below.
Don't miss out on a blessing, just because it isn't packaged the way you expected. ~MaryJo Copeland |
| 5 acre Farmgirl |
Posted - Oct 13 2008 : 1:35:03 PM
Mid life Crisis? I think we all go through that..at least I have for the last few years.....use to be I like real promitive stuff, almost the more unfinished the better, now I dont know what you would call it....country/shabby chic/farmgirl..whatever I find at yard sales and thelike...cheap is best...Nice to hear of others that go through the same thing....
Farmgirl Sister #368
http://froccsfrillsfurbiloesandmore.blogspot.com
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| catscharm74 |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 6:19:12 PM
Well you are welcome down from Minnesota anytime you have the urge to run away...sorry won't come north unless it is hot!!! : ) I like your real me side... (HUGS)
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
FARMGIRL #90 |
| kissmekate |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 5:55:20 PM
Geeez, Heather, I wish you lived near me. I am 36 and going through the same "crisis".
I feel like I am going crazy. This summer the real me started to sneak out here and there, and you know what? I kinda like her.
Don't miss out on a blessing, just because it isn't packaged the way you expected. ~MaryJo Copeland |
| catscharm74 |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 09:15:05 AM
It makes me feel that this is just a normal progression in your 30's and 40's. I really don't look at it as a midlife crisis, more of a finally cruising down the right road in my Jeep, hair blowing, George Strait rocking loudly, a Strawberry Limeade to drink and fun to be sought kinda thing..ha!! : )
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
FARMGIRL #90 |
| Jami |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 08:04:20 AM
Interesting...so it wasn't just me then at 37 huh? It's a phenomena. Been there and done that...still doing that I suppose. As we mature (I'm 11 years past Heather) seems we "morph" continually into the new you each and everyday. I used to be afraid of what others would think if I changed but not anymore. "They" never know what they will get now because each new day brings new enlightenment. I call it a God thing but whatever you might call it...it works! Funny thing is that sometimes I try something new (like wearing dresses this summer) and after I try it a bit, I go back to the real me (jeans) and decide that wasn't for me even though I thought it was. Same with the apron thing...besides in the kitchen, you're never going to find me in an apron out in the barnyard or the garden. It's just not me and I'm okay with that even here in Apron Central.
Have fun being the you of today!
Jami in WA
Farmgirl Sister #266
http://woolyinwashington.wordpress.com/ |
| Suzan |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 07:50:43 AM
Annika, You said it perfectly! |
| goneriding |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 06:15:16 AM
Oh Heather...if you want eye-candy...check out the latest Wranglers poster with Trevor Brazil (however you spell his last name) and his horse...Yummm (did I say that??).
I think I'm pretty well over my mid life crisis right now. I'm tired of being on the road, but the money is too good to quit right now. We are back to looking for 'the place' yet again to call home. I've changed everything up and now it's all settled back to a comfy spot.
But I definitely am in synch when you say you want to change things! My best advice is to just do it and find your 'sweet spot'. Like you, I'm a little too outspoken for most people and so it's actaully easier for me to do my own thing and just be me.
Go for it!
Winona ;-)
When you lose, don't lose the lesson!!
http://goneriding.wordpress.com/
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| deeredawn |
Posted - Oct 06 2008 : 3:52:46 PM
Annika my friend, I just checked out your word press and you look EXACTLy how I thought you would! TOO cute! i love the pig picture too! Love your red hair... I was a redhead... once.....and a blond, and black haired.... okay enough of me...back to Heather's breakdown!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
http://heirloommavens.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.blogspot.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
| Annika |
Posted - Oct 06 2008 : 3:41:11 PM
Life really started for me at about 42. I was too hung up on who everyone else wanted me to be and what they thought. With my forties came self peace to some degree. I don't give a poo what others think of how I'm dressed or who "I" am . I am me, and that is a good thing in my book. I spent most of my life trying to be somebody else. What my mother wanted, my ex-husband wanted. Life starts when YOU start being who you are. You authentic self.
Annika
Farmgirl sister #13
Mud Hen Queen
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| deeredawn |
Posted - Oct 06 2008 : 3:31:42 PM
As Heather said... I hear ya! My mom passed away last August, and the year before that my (then) 14yo daughter decied she wanted to live with her dad... after a whole year and a half of greiving the loss of custody AND the loss of my mom something inside me started shifting. Dont get me wrong when I say this, but after YEARS of being mom, taxi driver, coach, chef, etc etc...AND caretaker, errand runner, eyes and legs (mom was blind and an amputee) for my mom, I was...free. Free to be me, and do things I wanted and dreamed of doing... I miss them bth dearly, but for the first time I'm "living"....
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
http://heirloommavens.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.blogspot.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
| Suzan |
Posted - Oct 06 2008 : 2:34:57 PM
OH MY - I could have written Linda's post! I am 56 next month and finally living my life the way I want to. I spend so many years being the "daughter", the "wife", the "mother", always trying to do it perfectly, now I get to be ME! And everyone on MJF has helped me see that it's OK, no need for guilt...I'm not the only one that likes the things I like, there really are others out there...I wish I would have had this site 35 years ago! |
| catscharm74 |
Posted - Oct 06 2008 : 1:44:46 PM
http://www.gypsyville.com/default.asp
Thanks Ruth!!!
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
FARMGIRL #90 |
| homemom |
Posted - Oct 06 2008 : 1:34:51 PM
Dawn,
I can't wait until you take a trip up my way. There is a great antique show nearby in Mass. we could try. It's in July and September. I prefer September. Anyone else want to come?
I don't the JunkGypsies but you better believe I am going to look them up.
Heather~Good luck with your sale. I hope everything goes.
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
http://farmgirlinmyheart.blogspot.com/ |
| catscharm74 |
Posted - Oct 06 2008 : 1:19:59 PM
I had a slight panic moment last week and then realized how silly I was being. I broke a vase my mom gave me- supposedly it belonged to my GREAT grandmother- real cut crystal. Now this thing has survived 7 moves, one 2 1/2 year old and a large boxer. But, I just moved it to dust around and it ***CRASHED*** to the floor in about a million pieces. I actually held my breath!! I couldn't believe it and I started to panic..the heirloom, what would my mother say..etc..then I realized that I still have memories, people still love me no matter what and if they place material before love and happiness and accidents, then so be it. I never really loved it but it was given to me with conditions (And all ya'll know my Mother will probably NEVER come to visit and if she does, so be it) I really let go of a lot more than that crystal vase that day.
And again, I do believe in signs...I have heard George Straits "Give it away" 3 TIMES today!!! HA!!! I hear ya...
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
FARMGIRL #90 |
| knittingmom |
Posted - Oct 06 2008 : 1:07:55 PM
I'm 36 and feeling the same thing as well. Have recently purged a bunch of stuff (15 boxes worth), simplifying the house, keeping what we really want to keep around, getting rid of the rest.
Personally, not so worried about what others think and am doing more of the things I want to do. I feel I'm coming into my own. I feel I'm finding myself again, it's a good feeling.
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| catscharm74 |
Posted - Oct 06 2008 : 12:51:51 PM
Yes...their prom ideas are fantastic and since I never went to mine, it would be doubly fun for me!! I have the boots, just need a perty dress!!! HA!!!
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
FARMGIRL #90 |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Oct 06 2008 : 12:45:49 PM
Aw Heather..you are too funny! I fell in love with JG when I was in Waco and saw some things in a shop there. I have alwasy swanted to go to their Junk-a-palooza and Prom! It looks like a hoot!
I'll be peeking in to see how you are doing kiddo!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
http://heirloommavens.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.blogspot.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
| catscharm74 |
Posted - Oct 06 2008 : 12:40:37 PM
I cleaned most of the house OUT today...tomorrow will be putting the house back IN..ha...or at least what I want back in. I am so excited for this yard sale and being able to move on. I decided not to price anything higher than $5, so it will all sell and I won't have to lug it!!! My home looks far from beachy right now but I will get there. I also tackled a clothes pile today and came up with 8 things to sell. I AM SO EXCITED!! I can feel good things coming around the bend...YEAH!!! I will try to post pics as soon as I get things all put back together.
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
FARMGIRL #90 |
| catscharm74 |
Posted - Oct 06 2008 : 11:28:08 AM
EVERYONE is ALWAYS invited to my humble abode!!! Do I KNOW they JunkGypsies??? Do IIIII know the JG??? My gosh I live (and drool) at their website. "Well behaved women rarely make history" is my MANTRA!! HA- I even have the "Mama tried" tank top...he he he!!!! College station is about 2 hours I think from me...road trip...and just means I would have to stop to thrift in Austin for the day...or darn.. : )
I think our gypsy souls are very compatible. (as long as you don't mind a very TALL Texas man and one 2 1/2 year old dragging along- they are both cute!!!)
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
FARMGIRL #90 |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Oct 06 2008 : 11:14:28 AM
Ruth: dont think I left you out... One of these days I'm gonna come to the East Coast in the Fall..... I've NEVER been any further North than Maryland.
PS: no fish taco's for me... thanks anyhow... I'll stick with beef...
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
http://heirloommavens.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.blogspot.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Oct 06 2008 : 10:59:51 AM
Ok I just looked it up and you are not too far out of Houston. i got family in Katy. This could be doable. Sorry I just invited myslef right on down!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
http://heirloommavens.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.blogspot.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Oct 06 2008 : 10:55:34 AM
Heather:
I am a gypsy at heart. Next Summer I am going to idaho for the BBB, but once thats done andpaid for I will make a trip to Texas.... from another thread you started you KNOW how I long for it.....we willgo junkin' & drinkin' just no pukin! I'm kidding (half). Youever heard of Gypsyville? go to www.gypsyville.com and see how far away they are from you. Maybe we can combine a road trip/visit with our "inner wild".. HUGS from OHIO!
Dutchy: you should come too! Heck, lets all get together!
PS. I too was lost before I was found...(by MJ)
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
http://heirloommavens.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.blogspot.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
