Midlife crisis or just coming of age?

Pwindedd · 15-02-2015 05:46PM #1

So I'm sitting here with a glass of wine - lamenting my ridiculous attempts of late, to somehow recapture the misspent youth I never had!

Out past midnight, drinking more than is probably "respectable", experimenting with nefarious substances, flirting with younger and older men. Not picky at all it seems. A walking cliche of a woman making a bit of a tit of herself if I'm being brutally honest.

So AH the question is - what ridiculous, pathetic or downright outrageous things have you done at a time of stress or change in your life! (And for gods sake I don't care how you feel - just spill the beans and make us laugh)

corner of hells · 15-02-2015 05:50PM

Listerine Cool Mint wrote: »

How old are you ?

I was here before you , I saw her first.

taytobreath · 15-02-2015 05:51PM

pm sent

Pwindedd · 15-02-2015 05:52PM

Listerine Cool Mint wrote: »

How old are you ?

Apparently I'm "in my prime"!

The_Valeyard · 15-02-2015 05:53PM

Pwindedd wrote: »

So I'm sitting here with a glass of wine - lamenting my ridiculous attempts of late, to somehow recapture the misspent youth I never had!

Out past midnight, drinking more than is probably "respectable", experimenting with nefarious substances, flirting with younger and older men. Not picky at all it seems. A walking cliche of a woman making a bit of a tit of herself if I'm being brutally honest.

So AH the question is - what ridiculous, pathetic or downright outrageous things have you done at a time of stress or change in your life! (And for gods sake I don't care how you feel - just spill the beans and make us laugh)

F'ck it and go for it, only live once.

Don't Chute! · 15-02-2015 05:55PM

We're gonna need photos I'm afraid!

Pwindedd · 15-02-2015 05:56PM

The_Valeyard wrote: »

F'ck it and go for it, only live once.

Yeh I hear that voice quite a bit on my left shoulder. Tempting little fûcker he is.

corner of hells · 15-02-2015 05:57PM

Pwindedd wrote: »

So I'm sitting here with a glass of wine - lamenting my ridiculous attempts of late, to somehow recapture the misspent youth I never had!

Out past midnight, drinking more than is probably "respectable", experimenting with nefarious substances, flirting with younger and older men. Not picky at all it seems. A walking cliche of a woman making a bit of a tit of herself if I'm being brutally honest.

So AH the question is - what ridiculous, pathetic or downright outrageous things have you done at a time of stress or change in your life! (And for gods sake I don't care how you feel - just spill the beans and make us laugh)

The_Valeyard wrote: »

F'ck it and go for it, only live once.

Use protection , I had the ****e frightened out of me at Christmas with a near miss.

Pwindedd · 15-02-2015 05:58PM

corner of hells wrote: »

Use protection , I had the ****e frightened out of me at Christmas with a near miss.

And then the other little blighter on the right shoulder come along with that little nugget to freak you out!

Buona Fortuna · 15-02-2015 06:02PM

Pwindedd wrote: »

So I'm sitting here with a glass of wine - lamenting my ridiculous attempts of late, to somehow recapture the misspent youth I never had!

Out past midnight, drinking more than is probably "respectable", experimenting with nefarious substances, flirting with younger and older men. Not picky at all it seems. A walking cliche of a woman making a bit of a tit of herself if I'm being brutally honest.

So AH the question is - what ridiculous, pathetic or downright outrageous things have you done at a time of stress or change in your life! (And for gods sake I don't care how you feel - just spill the beans and make us laugh)

My sorta gal.

I always found I got on best with gals who weren't the least picky.

Don't be hard on yourself

Donkey Oaty · 15-02-2015 06:04PM

No crime in enjoying yourself, OP.

Feck the judgemental.

corner of hells · 15-02-2015 06:07PM

Pwindedd wrote: »

So I'm sitting here with a glass of wine - lamenting my ridiculous attempts of late, to somehow recapture the misspent youth I never had!

Out past midnight, drinking more than is probably "respectable", experimenting with nefarious substances, flirting with younger and older men. Not picky at all it seems. A walking cliche of a woman making a bit of a tit of herself if I'm being brutally honest.

So AH the question is - what ridiculous, pathetic or downright outrageous things have you done at a time of stress or change in your life! (And for gods sake I don't care how you feel - just spill the beans and make us laugh)

Your first paragraph , don't worry about a thing .

Your second paragraph , I came out of a nightmare marriage and now I'm starting to enjoy life again, I'm starting to notice people again.

Third paragraph , I'm not stressed , but ridiculous includes three chipped teeth , a lost phone and coat , see the previous comment about protection and various requests to " please leave now , sir " .

Regards , happy midlife whatchamacallit.

corner of hells · 15-02-2015 06:10PM

Buona Fortuna wrote: »

My sorta gal.

I always found I got on best with gals who weren't the least picky.

Don't be hard on yourself

That sir , is a nice post.

Pwindedd · 15-02-2015 06:21PM

Buona Fortuna wrote: »

My sorta gal.

I always found I got on best with gals who weren't the least picky.

Don't be hard on yourself

Yeh I'm kinda drawn to men more than women, I have a few women friends but there just not as much fun to be around as men.

I just want to have a laugh and a bit of fun. But I can feel myself on the precipice of something bigger.

Timberrrrrrrr · 15-02-2015 06:24PM

Pwindedd wrote: »

So I'm sitting here with a glass of wine - lamenting my ridiculous attempts of late, to somehow recapture the misspent youth I never had!

Out past midnight, drinking more than is probably "respectable", experimenting with nefarious substances, flirting with younger and older men. Not picky at all it seems. A walking cliche of a woman making a bit of a tit of herself if I'm being brutally honest.

So AH the question is - what ridiculous, pathetic or downright outrageous things have you done at a time of stress or change in your life! (And for gods sake I don't care how you feel - just spill the beans and make us laugh)

Pffff no matter how old you are you're still young. Have fun and enjoy yourself, **** the begrudgers and **** em again.

No regrets!

ardinn · 15-02-2015 06:27PM

I think I know you!!

Your Fun!!!

Klgrmn

mad muffin · 15-02-2015 06:27PM

Get yourself a cat. Get yourself a cat now!

Love it. Nurture it. Stroke it. Then get more cats. A dozen should suffice.

Don't go out and don't open the door. Spare yourself the misery that is people.

And when you die leave all the money you saved to a cat sanctuary.

Or.

Go buck wild and ride them like you're post menopause. And leave your body to medical science.

Sheep Lover · 15-02-2015 06:27PM

Timberrrrrrrr wrote: »

Pffff no matter how old you are you're still young. Have fun and enjoy yourself, **** the begrudgers and **** em again.

No regrets!

Sounds like she done her fair share of fcuking, so she probably has already fcuked them

Shrap · 15-02-2015 06:28PM

Pwindedd wrote: »

So AH the question is - what ridiculous, pathetic or downright outrageous things have you done at a time of stress or change in your life! (And for gods sake I don't care how you feel - just spill the beans and make us laugh)

You're your own worst critic, and hard on yourself - and we all are when we go around doing exactly as we please (Oh, for shame! ....Not). Amazing how even grown women cringe after the fact, as if the priest was in the business of naming us from the pulpit. Been there, far too many times for my liking at the time but about 5 years on I couldn't give a flying proverbial. I was enjoying myself for the first time in a long time and quite honestly the stress I was trying to leave behind me should have seen me in the psych ward, so I did well, considering.

Ok, to answer your question....probably the time (I live in a tiny rural community) I got rat arsed at a local wedding afters and somehow managed to drive home with the rather fine looking neighbour, to his house. Parked at odds with the drive, and didn't make it out of his house in time in the morning to save face, ie. his entire family and all the other neighbours driving up the road on the way to mass with my very recognisable car showing up the full glory of my inebriated parking.

Quite apart from the stupidity of actually driving home drunk from the village, neither of us lived that one down for nearly a year. Aarrghh, the slagging was shocking! Couldn't look at each other without cringing till a few years ago

The Peanut · 15-02-2015 06:28PM

It's just life OP. I've can't remember the number of times I've made a fool of myself in my life; some I actually can't remember. I've abused my body and my wallet but both have recovered.

I've very few regrets. It's my life. The only person I ever hurt was myself. In my forties now and very settled. I look back mainly with fondness rather than regret. All those irresponsible actions got me to where I am. Not pretty but it could have been much worse.

Pwindedd · 15-02-2015 06:34PM

The Peanut wrote: »

It's just life OP. I've can't remember the number of times I've made a fool of myself in my life; some I actually can't remember. I've abused my body and my wallet but both have recovered.

I've very few regrets. It's my life. The only person I ever hurt was myself. In my forties now and very settled. I look back mainly with fondness rather than regret. All those irresponsible actions got me to where I am. Not pretty but it could have been much worse.

I'm in my forties and thought I was settled - then BOOM! Breakout.

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Timberrrrrrrr · 15-02-2015 06:43PM

Sheep Lover wrote: »

Sounds like she done her fair share of fcuking, so she probably has already fcuked them

Then she should go back for 2nds.

The Peanut · 15-02-2015 06:45PM

Pwindedd wrote: »

I'm in my forties and thought I was settled - then BOOM! Breakout.

I was wild all through my late teens and through my twenties. I had plenty of money and a huge tolerance for alcohol; dangerous combination. Some family tragedies close to home brought a degree of sense to my behaviour.

Many of us have the capacity to breakout and go mad. Mine - I hope - is primarily in the past. This is your life. Simply, if you're not happy try and change. We've all had those reflective Sundays; the proverbial morning after the night before where we over-analyse ourselves.

corner of hells · 15-02-2015 06:52PM

Pwindedd wrote: »

I'm in my forties and thought I was settled - then BOOM! Breakout.

Well would ya lookit that , so am I .

Shrap · 15-02-2015 06:53PM

corner of hells wrote: »

Well would ya lookit that , so am I .

Snap

Pwindedd · 15-02-2015 07:16PM

The Peanut wrote: »

Many of us have the capacity to breakout and go mad. Mine - I hope - is primarily in the past. This is your life. Simply, if you're not happy try and change. We've all had those reflective Sundays; the proverbial morning after the night before where we over-analyse ourselves.

I don't necessarily want anything to change. I feel happy enough most of the time. Just need a little extra oooomph now and then. Husband is a bit older than me and I think he's getting ready to take it down a notch and I don't want to. Poor fcuker I'll end up killing him - dragged him out a couple of times and had to carry him home.

Venus In Furs · 15-02-2015 07:17PM

Pwindedd wrote: »

A walking cliche of a woman making a bit of a tit of herself if I'm being brutally honest.

There's enough people saying those unfounded things, without you saying it about yourself.

Pwindedd · 15-02-2015 07:20PM

Venus In Furs wrote: »

There's enough people saying those unfounded things, without you saying it about yourself.

Why....who said something? :eek:

Buona Fortuna · 15-02-2015 07:55PM

Shrap wrote: »

Quite apart from the stupidity of actually driving home drunk from the village, neither of us lived that one down for nearly a year. Aarrghh, the slagging was shocking! Couldn't look at each other without cringing till a few years ago

We've all done it.

Pwindedd · 15-02-2015 08:00PM

Buona Fortuna wrote: »

We've all done it.

Cmon - spill!

Midlife crisis or just coming of age?

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