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| catscharm74 |
Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 07:31:41 AM
I got to talking with someone about how kids grow up so fast today and how when I was younger ( I am only 33), I played with my dolls and barbie's right up to high school. I had pets and climbed trees too and I never cared about clothing, hair, shoes or purses until I was in my 20's and this was only for a short time even then. I wasn't interested in "growing up" in the sense of boyfriends, partying, carr (I learned to drive much later than most) I will still plop down and play if someone brings out their barbies. I was really innocent and shy (around people)but happy and I did like to explore new things. I didn't go to prom or was into the girly things in high school. We lived in the country compared to everyone else because my parents didn't buy into the "cookie cuttter" life and where we lived was cheap. I was all out tomboy and loved it. (I was in love with Tom Cruise back in the day, he was my "first" boyfriend...  )The lady called me weird and said there must have been something wrong with me to be so old and acting like a child (at 15- 16). I remember a friend in elementary school gave up barbies in like 2nd grade in favor of weekly parties her mom threw. Was I really weird or where ya'll like this???
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| goneriding |
Posted - Apr 23 2007 : 6:01:28 PM
I was always into horses and when all the other girls were boy-crazy, I was still out riding. I even missed my HS prom cuz it would have cut into riding time. I didn't even date till I was 19, wasn't interested and only went out with a guy cuz everyone else was going out. I actually got married the first time cuz I was the only one left, still single and thought maybe that's what I was supposed to do. I shoulda stuck with the horses. hehehe...
Winona ;-)
Don't sweat the small stuff...
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| MagnoliaWhisper |
Posted - Apr 22 2007 : 6:02:40 PM
I must of been strange too! lol
I played with barbies till at least junior high. Although I was supposed to be like a adult in most my actions, it was what was expected of me. But, I really didn't get interested in boys till I was around 22 or so. (I was molested for 12 years of my growing up and that was enough for me!). I married at 25. To the oh I would say second guy I ever dated seriously-I dated one other man for about 3 months, then my husband for a little less then a year, BTW, he was a virgin, and I was kind of a virgin, I never had sex with any one but the man who molested me, but not with any one willingly.
I also still haven't learned to drive and I'm 31! I just had my first baby in Sept (she's 7 months old). And literally it was just 2 weeks ago that I started thinking maybe I will go and take driving school, so I can drive my daughter myself to places, instead of always relying on the train (subway, I live in NYC), or my husband to drive us around.
I know my dad, and others, including my grandparents always thought it was weird I didn't have any interest in learning to drive. But, until I had my daughter and like I said literally about 2 weeks ago was the first time I even really thought about wanting to. I think I might in a year or two sign up for some lessons. I told my husband I would like to be able to drive by the time our daughter is 5. My grandmother was always blaming my mom for me not driving thinking she was keeping me in her control from driving. But, really I think my mom would of appreciated it if I would have learned so I could do those kind of errands for her. It was really all me who never cared to. My gma even offered back then (I was around 18-20) to pay for me to go to driving school, but I never looked into it for her to pay (finding one, finding out how much it cost etc). Personally I have to say I don't regret it. I could walk most every where I needed, or funny enough my younger siblings would drive me where I couldn't walk....funny thing is my oldest younger brother is 8 years younger then me, then my next one, a sister is 12 years younger then me, and my next one a brother is 13 years younger then me, and they have all driven me some place, at some time. lol When I think of it in that perspective it seems funny for them to be teens and driving their 30 year old don't know hwo to drive sis around! lol But, really like I said, it's just not a interest to me, till 2 weeks ago.
But, like with boys, when I got interested, I got interested fast, found my man, and went with it. lol I think the same will probably happen with driving, when I'm ready I will learn, and be fine! lol haha
Until then, I don't really care what others think or say. They aren't me, they don't have to live my life. I am the one who either gets to reap the beinifits or pay the consquiences of my life, not any one else. So I like to live my life where I can't blame others for anything, and only myself. Yeah that kind of hurts for the cons, but it's great also taking the benifits full responsbility! And I beleive a lot less regretts, because I ain't wishing I hadn't listened to this person or that person. And most the time, your own self will tell you what's right or wrong, if you listen! |
| Frankenblonde |
Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 9:45:22 PM
Good to know I wasn't the only strange kid! I put my doll's clothes on my cats and stuffed animals, and often borrowed my brother's Star Wars figures to play with outside (we'd make an Ewok Village out of twigs and bushes in the backyard). I'm trying to figure out when people stopped raising their kids to play outside and use their imaginations... my children are emersed in computers, music and video games and aren't usually interested in going outside. They always want to be entertained. I let them indulge in some of that, but I try to get them to read and exercise their minds too. I still buy toys for my kids that I want to play with myself (my secret ~ shhh!). =o)
“Always know in your heart that you are far bigger than anything that can happen to you.”
~ Dan Zadra, Chicken Soup for the Country Soul
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| Alee |
Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 9:13:59 PM
I think that books are such an important part of civilization. I fear for the newest generation that hate to read and would prefer to watch TV or play video games. I love to open a new book and sniff the pages, and then jump into a wonderful story!
Alee
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| Buttercup |
Posted - Apr 14 2007 : 9:31:03 PM
love love love to read!!! Libraries and bookstores are my favorite!! My grandmother tried very hard to keep enough books around for me as a child, and thanks to her I love to read, learn, and imagine!! 
Hugz to my farmgirl pal bookworms!! 
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| Kim |
Posted - Apr 14 2007 : 7:13:46 PM
I had a job in the library in the 8th grade!! Cheking in books etc vs having a study hall. YAY! I'm glad to know I wasn't alone!!
Blessed Be!
farmgirl@heart
"Go confidently in the directions of your dreams; live the life you've imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler." - Henry David Thoreau
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| Alee |
Posted - Apr 14 2007 : 6:22:28 PM
You are so lucky that your library was open to students during lunches. We were required (until High School) to go to the cafeteria and then be outside. The only way we got out of this was if we had a special note from a teacher that said we had to be in the library. I would have loved to have spent our lunch time in the library. As it was I took Library Science all three years of Middle School. Once I checked my statistics to see how many books I had checked out- it was around 500 and that doesn’t count the books I checked out from the local library or the ones I read at home or the ones I read in the library and didn’t check out!
Alee |
| Sweet Harvest Homestead |
Posted - Apr 14 2007 : 6:21:53 PM
It looks like I am in good company. My favorite place was the Library. I think I read everything in that place, twice. I liked making up stories and being alone.
I played with dolls until I was 13. I did not notice boys until I was 15. My husband was the only boy that I ever noticed. Married him after we were grown up a bit at 22.
Lindy
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| MariaAZ |
Posted - Apr 14 2007 : 6:12:57 PM
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Originally posted by Alee
Our culture today puts so much focus on growing up, being materialistic, being entertained by others that it doesn’t surprise me that so many of us were thought of as “different”. It seems like a lot of us inherently rejected a lot of the popular culture- which is what our peers felt most comfortable with.
My gosh, is that the truth!!! I was never into fashion (in fact I was usually teased about my lack of fashion sense) and I was also a true bookworm. Once I got to junior high, where the library was open to students during lunch, I spent most of my recesses and lunch times there. I really loved learning (still do!) and so I really liked school. I was a total and complete "nerd", but I was a happy nerd in my own happy little world! |
| Kim |
Posted - Apr 14 2007 : 5:12:02 PM
I collect horse figure and books, because I always wanted one. Still play with/collect dolls, play games like Mousetrap, etc. Mu stepdad says I get along with kids so well because I am the same mental age!! lol! Disney movies here I come. I alos have 6 of the 8 Mdame Alexander McDonalds dolls: Currently, Wizard of Oz. Have to have the witches! lol!
Blessed Be!
farmgirl@heart
"Go confidently in the directions of your dreams; live the life you've imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler." - Henry David Thoreau
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| Alee |
Posted - Apr 14 2007 : 3:26:02 PM
Hi Ladies-
I know that a lot of my peers thought that I was “weird” growing up. I especially loved collecting and playing with Breyer Horses (the plastic model horses that look real). I played with Barbie mostly as a prop to my play with the horses! I loved reading books. I would read anything I could get my hands on!
I love (d) roaming around in the wild by myself and thinking up all sorts of wonderful adventures. I started writing down my stories at a very young age because I wanted to remember some of my imaginings.
Our culture today puts so much focus on growing up, being materialistic, being entertained by others that it doesn’t surprise me that so many of us were thought of as “different”. It seems like a lot of us inherently rejected a lot of the popular culture- which is what our peers felt most comfortable with.
It just makes me even gladder to have this forum and to be able to network with the rest of you ladies!
Cheers!
Alee
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| Aunt George |
Posted - Apr 14 2007 : 2:46:10 PM
I'm weird too....LOL
G
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| serenity1652 |
Posted - Apr 14 2007 : 06:39:39 AM
I was ecentric...to say the least. I lived on a farm until I was 11...then moved to Baltimore City...Culture shock took hold...had a child at 15...another at 17...another at 19...another at 21...moved back to the country...didnt want my kids growning up like I did...met a country born and raised man that didnt mind me have 4 children and married me and raised those children as his own...as their dad has nothing to do with them...he was young also. Kids have never seen him...How sad. But since I woke up and started pretending to be adult...life is somewhat sane. We live in town...have a farm for the summer. Have critters and such for the kids...We all have different levels of normalicy....so we are not weird...just ecentric.
Fawn
"May all of your farm girl dreams come true...as mine has"
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| MariaAZ |
Posted - Apr 13 2007 : 9:45:30 PM
I was a "strange child" too. I was playing with my barbies until I was probably around 16. I remember going to a friend's house after her 13th birthday party. We were playing with our barbies when her mom walked in and told my friend that now she was a teenager that she was too old to play with dolls. I stopped hanging out with the friend shortly thereafter, as her interests were going a different direction.
When I was 16 my folks asked me if I wanted a car or an Encyclopedia Britannica set. Let's just say I still have the encylopedias ;)
My first "date" happened when I was around 25, when my best-friend-in-the-world and I decided that we wanted to take our 7 yr old friendship to another level. We got married the next year, and I've been married for 18 years to the only guy I've ever kissed.
Yeah, I was a strange child who became a strange adult :) |
| westernhorse51 |
Posted - Apr 13 2007 : 05:33:49 AM
I've ALWAYS been different then my siblings & friends, the "WEIRD " one. I used to let it upset me but not anymore. I was a terrible tomboy until 16 when I discovered boys weren't just for playing football & beating up!  I remember all the men in my life like my father & brothers always saying "why can't you be like other girls", because I didnt want the "normal" jobs & things girls were supposed to want & like. I was happiest at my girlfriends farm on a horse, tractor or out in the woods. Im fickle w/ certain things, I want things yesterday (working on that) and Im internalize way too much! But im loyal, loving, hardworking & hopefully always kind to others.
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
| Buttercup |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 9:59:03 PM
You go farmgirl!!!!
Hugz!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| catscharm74 |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 1:35:27 PM
Funny thing happened today. I was out and about in my jeans, flip flops and plaid short sleeve button up shirt. I had a scarf on my head, hair wrapped up( I tried the pincurling last night). Someone stopped me and asked if I was part of a rodeo show or something. I told them "Nope, I am a FARMGIRL!!!" ROCK ON FARMGIRLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Vintage Redhead |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 1:31:39 PM
quote:
Originally posted by _Rebecca_
I love Finding Forrester, has anyone seen that movie?
I own it - it's one of my *faves*. My boys (6 & 7) have watched it with me countless times. That and "A River Runs Through It." Two very different stories, but both about being individuals and finding our own paths. ~ K
~ Kaylyn ~ (Living in Suburbia with a FARMGIRL Heart!)
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| Kim |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 08:50:36 AM
I prefer words like Original, too. Or Eclectice, Unique, Artistic.
Blessed Be!
farmgirl@heart
"Go confidently in the directions of your dreams; live the life you've imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler." - Henry David Thoreau
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| Persephone |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 08:43:11 AM
Yeah, I'm 25, married with a child and I still don't drive- don't want to- but, I DO want to be a doula, and you kinda need reliable transportation for that, so I'm prolly going to learn to drive this summer. |
| a rose |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 08:42:15 AM
I didn't have much a childhood! My father left us when my Mom was pregnant with her 6th child. At the age of 8 I became the caregiver of my five brothers. After the 6th was born my mother went looking for love in all the wrong places and I was left to care for the boys. That meant feeding them, dressing them, and keeping the home fires burning. I did this until I left home at 16. I found my childhood when my grandchildren were born. Grandma's are cool when they pretend to be the baby or get down on the floor to play cars. Strange? Different? No....I am blessed
Remember me as a rose. |
| _Rebecca_ |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 07:30:07 AM
It's so wonderful to hear all the unique experiences. Talitha, I would love to hear you tell your experiences. And Maggie, I love your "tea granny" experience.
I used to hang out with some friends of the family who were older than my parents.
I was the teacher's pet (not by choice) every year in school. I loved to read. My sister was the same way and she always felt very awkward in school. It's just not cool to be that way in school.
I love Finding Forrester, has anyone seen that movie?
.·:*¨¨* :·.Rebecca.·:*¨¨* :·. |
| Buttercup |
Posted - Apr 11 2007 : 10:34:53 PM
Meggie,
I love "original" even better!!! Yes we are originals!!!
Hugz!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| sweetproserpina |
Posted - Apr 11 2007 : 9:14:54 PM
We are unique! All of us farmgirls.. a thousand different paths have led us here.
I've been a tea granny since about the age of 4 ('cause I used to hang out and play cards with all my old grannies after kindergarten) Which led me to being one of those strange people that feels very comfortable in nursing homes.. I won't say that I wasn't interested in boys but as a teenager drinking, smoking, drugs, sneaking out, etc. all seemed really lame to me. And a good saturday meant taking the bus to the library in the morning and reading in a cafe with a tea and a cheese scone! I still don't drive and I'm 24.
When I was travelling with my mum a few months ago she called me 'an original'. You're not weird catscharm, just an original!
"Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it's such an interesting world."
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| Buttercup |
Posted - Apr 11 2007 : 8:01:56 PM
In my personal opinion weird and different are worlds apart! Maybe you were just different?!? For me I was a mixture. In many ways I had to grow up very fast, it was required by my parents. By the age of 4 I was expected to act very much like an adult in every way. By the age of 7 I was babysitting in peoples homes alone. I got along with everyone from babies to senior citizens, though I often stayed away from adults because I found they were too judgemental and fickle. I dressed very properly and was very well mannered. We traveled the US and abroad extensively and I was in the company of kings and queens and the poorest of the poor. We ourselves were not well off at all but no one would have known. On the other hand I could make the best mud pies, played with snakes, could climb the tallest trees and loved it! Had the best imagination ever (and still do! lol) On our farm I was always barefooted, played tackle football, wrestled, and rode bikes. I loved to play with dolls and played with them until I was 13 but stopped because my mother informed me that she stopped playing with them when she was four and I was REALLY immature to play with them *sigh*. I did not get my license till I was 19 and that was with extreme preasure from my cousin and peers. I never tried drinking or drugs not even once and had a ton of guy friends and not so many girl friends. I would never sneak out, never partied or caused trouble. I do have two very close friends my age but never had a ton of close friends. Every where we moved I got picked on something awful at first but the way I carried myself ( I guess) it would soon turn around and I was usually the most popular girl by the time I moved away...is that normal...nope! I did like boys but never wanted to date...I always just wanted to find the right one and get married and settle in for a life of love and friendship (boy was I in for a surprize!) I still love dolls and teddy bears! When I owned my store my absolute favorite trade show was the toy show. I don't wear much make-up (eye liner and lip gloss are my everyday thing IF I wear any) wear tees or blouses and jeans 99% of the time ( am a true blue jean girl!)with sandles or flip flops. I dont have my ears pierced (ouch!) and dont wear much jewelery though I do love some of it very much! And I dont think going out and getting drunk is fun. I still don't drink and dont smoke. Love to dance but only with my guy or my girlfriends, I love to shop but dont have to buy to be happy, window shopping is a blast to me. I love household arts but love driving fast, use to work on cars and serious sports cars are awsome! Love to read but not novels. I am very religious but not against many things "religious" people are. I throughly enjoy entertaining and being with friends and going out, but I also LOVE just being home and alone! Am very opinionated by also VERY open minded. I love throws and pillows and velvet and lace, but will play with lizards and frogs n snakes...lol....so what is normal...what is weird...I am just different!
And different is what makes life interesting and fun!
well in my opinion anyway! 
Hugz!
Talitha
PS oh I am 35
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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