It’s getting better, this midlife crisis business. I guess the definition of crisis means it has to peak somewhere, then you come down the other side. Yesterday was my 36th birthday, so I pulled on my big girl boots and hit the shops for my Botox, my dermal filler, a good nail shellacking and a waxing to take my womanhood back to girl-land. Did I WHAT.
In actual fact, I hit the shops with my tired face, in my tired denim skirt and old singlet, to buy a SPARKLY spangly sequinned shift dress for my friends’ wedding next month, on sale, with birthday money. A free dress! That makes me feel a million bucks! And has room for dancing AND 2 helpings of dessert! Bite me, Botox. Then I had lunch and a glass of champagne with my mum. Who has time to sit in a stinky nail bar?
I feel like I have a purpose again. Last year I felt in the middle of nothing. Adrift. Half of many things, but a whole of nothing. Apparently I wasn’t alone, as it’s still one of the most clicked-on posts on this blog. I’m still probably in the middle of this crisis, but I think this is the fun part now, where I’ve stopped the sorrowful naval gazing and can get on with doing all the fun and age-inappropriate things, while embarrassing those around me.
I haven’t lost any of my flexibility, which is a blessing and a curse. Yoga teachers love me. Yoga students hate me cos I wander in sporadically then go all bendy benderson on their arses. But stuff also just pops out when it feels like it, and is starting to get quite achy when it’s not in the right place, now I’m older. Still makes for a good time killer to amuse the other team members when the team meeting takes a while to start. Oh – and a lovely photo for That Man to have on his phone of his wife on her birthday.
Freak.
Now I’ve hit a new age demographic and the next tick-box on the form, I’m going to try a more subtle and veiled look in photos, to obscure the fine lines creeping in. Glasses and hair aren’t quite cutting it anymore. I need to incorporate a few props, and use the beauty of nature to my advantage. Kind of like this.
Looking so hot right now, ASOS girl with your plant hat. I’m taking notes.
I got a skateboard for my birthday, and an awesome hoodie, cos my husband is sick of me stealing his. (The hoodie- not the board). Wanna see? It’s SO pretty. I think I’ll carry it around some places before I have to look stupid trying to ride it. In your FACE, birthday.
Very pretty skateboard. Still undecided if I’ll ride it or just walk around carrying it.
Since the 35th birthday loomed large, MANY THINGS HAVE HAPPENED. But I made them happen instead of them just happening, which has helped with the disconnected feeling. I’ve been interviewed on the radio (about this blog), done trapeze, put my kid in jumper pants when she had no spare undies, got a full-time job, ran away to Melbourne to a very rainy concert in the Yarra with my girls from high school, was waxed to look like an upside down Bruce Willis, swore off being waxed ever again, been inappropriate more times than I can count, visited Rachel from The Very Inappropriate Blog and Sarah from Slapdash Mama (my blogging Kindred Spirits) in Brisbane, and sung karaoke not once, but twice (if you count what I did on Saturday night singing…)
I feel much more in control, being so out of control. It’s a controlled, middle-aged lack of control. You have to book and plan these activities. Plan babysitters. Not drink during the week. I have no porsche yet, but I’ve been driving That Man’s Hilux any chance I get, which is much more fun that the silver mumsmobile (Sir Forrest the Forrester). Clearly I’m not quite out the other side yet… thank God. I have a lot more irresponsible-making planned for the year ahead.
If you have any particular ideas for me, shoot them through, ok? I’m up for a challenge. Is anyone else living in midlife crisis land?
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That skateboard is seriously awesome – I’m envious… my knees not so much and how damn flexible are you woman! You know all about my midlife crisis – quitting my job, cutting my hair off, running away to Bali… my advice it you supposedly only get one crisis so make it a good one and have some fun with it
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I think setting yourself a goal of determined irresponsibility is an excellent way to embrace your new tick box. I have a birthday round the corner too. Always a time of reflection!
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That’s right Lara – we share this month. Happy nearly birthday! I hope all your reflecting is over now, after last year, and you are ready to make merry and ride those skates into the sunset (I hope you put skates on your birthday wish list????) ;)xx
God you really are bendy! Sarah and I should have made you do tricks while we had you up here. Glad you had a lovely birthday and didn’t risk the trout pout dermal fillers or frozen-face botox. Wishing you the best year full of lot’s of irresposibility, madness and fun xx
PS. If I come to Sydney will you let me ride on your skateboard??
You so should have. I would have horrified Sarah. Now there’s another reason to come to Sydney – to see the Kimbo circus! Tequila and popped elbows! Wrinkles sprinkled on top!!! Oh yes indeedy – Sydney in September is delightful for skateboard riding and blindfolded cocktail-drinking. Do come. xxx
My dear…. You haven’t changed from the first time I met you in the ante natal class for our July girls! Happy birthday for yesterday, you’re still a fox xx
Oh Mich- you’re lovely. Thank you. And how beautiful is your big little man?! Love seeing your pics. Xxx
I’m dangerously close to midlife crisis territory, nice to know the angst passes!
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Well- I was technically a little early I think Emma. But I’m trying to make the most of it!
studied the information on this site lots, going to take the plunge soon and buy a steam shower cabin,
most likely in the aftermath of the holidays
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Ooooh yes! Why didn’t I think of that? A shower cabin is EXACTLY what I need for my birthday. Dear spam. You are creative and sweet.
ahahahahaha…. in your face spam!
Here’s the thing – some people DO NOT need botox! Meanwhile I so need to rev up my mid life crisis – its becoming tedious for all.
Happy Birthday whippersnapper. And remember if you are really blah about aging – I am seven years older than you but considerably less mature.
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Considerably less mature is a quality to be proud of! Thanks Mumabs- I’m not feeling too blah. There’s still pancake slap to hide the lines and really, too many things to do to be worried! I’m feeling healthier and more in control than last year so really, s’all good. Especially with crisis champions like you around to show me how it’s done and pave the way in gold and glamorous shift dresses….