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LotusSong -> Mid-Life :) (2/24/2008 10:18:08 AM)
I've seen two shows lately that went on and on about how mid-life is a great time for women. Just last week Oprah had a whole show on how great menopause will be . . . Puhleeeeeeeze! I've had a few thoughts of my own and would like to share them with you. Whether you are pushing 40, 50, 60 (or maybe even just pushing your luck), you'll probably relate. Mid-life is when the growth of hair on our legs slows down. This gives us plenty of time to care for our newly acquired mustache. In mid-life women no longer have upper arms, we have wing spans. We are no longer women in sleeveless shirts, we are flying squirrels in drag. Mid-life is when you can stand naked in front of a mirror and you can see your rear without turning around. Mid-life is when you go for a mammogram and you realize that this is the only time someone will ask you to appear topless. Mid-life is when you want to grab every firm young lovely in a tube top and scream, "Listen honey, even the Roman empire fell and those will too." Mid-life brings wisdom to know that life throws us curves and we're sitting on our biggest ones. Mid-life is when you look at your know-it-all, beeper-wearing teenager and think: "For this I have stretch marks?" In mid-life your memory starts to go. In fact the only thing we can retain is water. Mid-life means your Body By Jake includes Legs By Rand McNally , more red & blue lines than an accurately scaled map of Wisconsin . Mid-life means that you become more reflective . . You start pondering the "big" questions. What is life? Why am I here? How much Healthy Choice ice cream can I eat before it's no longer a healthy choice? But mid-life also brings with it an appreciation for what is important. We realize that breasts sag, hips expand and chins double, but our loved ones make the journey worthwhile. Would any of you trade the knowledge that you have now, for the body you had way back when? Maybe our bodies simply have to expand to hold all the wisdom and love we've acquired. That's my philosophy and I'm sticking to it!

GreedyTop -> RE: Mid-Life :) (2/24/2008 10:28:41 AM)
ooh... I like this! :)

HypnoticDan -> RE: Mid-Life :) (2/24/2008 11:34:00 AM)
If i traded for the body I had back then, I'd have all those years to relearn the same lessons. Works for me!

JulieorSarah -> RE: Mid-Life :) (2/24/2008 8:15:08 PM)
I'd like to have the body of 'xx' years ago and know what I know now!

TracyTaken -> RE: Mid-Life :) (2/24/2008 8:30:59 PM)
I loved this post. quote: ORIGINAL: LotusSong Mid-life is when the growth of hair on our legs slows down. This gives us plenty of time to care for our newly acquired mustache. It's not the thinning hair on my legs that freaked me out. Who knew it could happen to pubic hair? quote: Would any of you trade the knowledge that you have now, for the body you had way back when? No. Learning to let go of a perfect appearance has been a relief. Besides, it was too confusing way back when. Now when I get confused, I don't care so much. [:)] Thanks for a cool post.

favesclava -> RE: Mid-Life :) (2/25/2008 2:10:03 AM)
every step i took in my crazy life led me to where i am today. i wouldnt change a thing or go back.i like how i've grown up[:D]

idontknowdou -> RE: Mid-Life :) (2/25/2008 3:28:16 AM)
i would go back and change alot of things

BlackPhx -> RE: Mid-Life :) (2/25/2008 7:32:30 AM)
Always wanted to buy a race horse and name her Minnow Pause. I would have loved to hear all the women at the track rooting her on. Thats not a hot flash that's a mini-tropical vacation. poenkitten ( glad thats over and done with)

GreedyTop -> RE: Mid-Life :) (2/25/2008 7:45:56 AM)
sigh I'm praying for menopause.....

LaTigresse -> RE: Mid-Life :) (2/25/2008 7:55:01 AM)
Mid life is when it is 2 degrees outside and you are driving down the freeway with the windows open. Mid life is when you have the thermostat set at 58 degrees, in January, and can walk around the house barefooted, in a tshirt dress and be comfortable. Mid life is when you can shovel snow in the above tshirt dress, and flipflops.... Mid life is when you care less what others think about yourself and more what you think about yourself. Mid life is when you don't care if another woman is more beautiful or has a better body than you. Mid life is when alot of the, above mentioned women, think you are hot and hit on you....[;)]

GreedyTop -> RE: Mid-Life :) (2/25/2008 8:36:58 AM)
that rocks, LaT!!

favesclava -> RE: Mid-Life :) (2/25/2008 8:49:03 AM)
i'm not one of the "above mentioned" women but i also think you're hot LaTigresse

LaTigresse -> RE: Mid-Life :) (2/25/2008 8:52:49 AM)
Why thank you! Some moments more than others. Me at work today..... "Turn the damned heat on! It's flippin freezing in here!" half an hour later...."Jesus Christ, who is the reptile in this bunch? It's like a damned sauna in this building!"

LotusSong -> RE: Mid-Life :) (2/25/2008 9:06:41 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: GreedyTop sigh I'm praying for menopause..... Alas.. with menopause comes bladder issues...

LotusSong -> RE: Mid-Life :) (2/25/2008 9:09:48 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LaTigresse Mid life is when it is 2 degrees outside and you are driving down the freeway with the windows open. Mid life is when you have the thermostat set at 58 degrees, in January, and can walk around the house barefooted, in a tshirt dress and be comfortable. Mid life is when you can shovel snow in the above tshirt dress, and flipflops.... Mid life is when you care less what others think about yourself and more what you think about yourself. Mid life is when you don't care if another woman is more beautiful or has a better body than you. Mid life is when alot of the, above mentioned women, think you are hot and hit on you....[;)] Yeeeee-up! This is so true! Thanks LaT :) I can't remember where I heard it but: "I'm not having a hot flash! .. I'm having a personal Summer".

LaTigresse -> RE: Mid-Life :) (2/25/2008 9:11:41 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LotusSong quote: ORIGINAL: GreedyTop sigh I'm praying for menopause..... Alas.. with menopause comes bladder issues... OMG Yes!!! me "Omg I am going to sneeze, get out of my way!!!" (as I run to the bathroom.............)

LadyRainfire -> RE: Mid-Life :) (2/25/2008 9:14:04 AM)
LMAO.... So glad to see I'm not the only one around here. My monsters, errrr, human kids yell at me that I haven't turned the heat on in my bedroom in years and call my bedroom the freezer. But it's the only way I can sleep. And while I wouldn't trade the wisdom one bit, I wouldn't mind some of the young body back. I found a stretch mark the other day where I didn't even know you could get them. Sheeesh.... [sm=ofcourse.gif] Love the humour.. Definitely a keeper! [:D]

Saratov -> RE: Mid-Life :) (2/25/2008 9:39:39 AM)
Have heard of 'Hot Flashes' refered to as Power Surges. Not sure which is worse for the poor innocents living with her, pms or menopause. [sm=m23.gif]

BlackPhx -> RE: Mid-Life :) (2/25/2008 10:24:28 AM)
There are no innocents during either of those periods of a womans' life... only prey. poenkitten

BlackPhx -> RE: Mid-Life :) (2/25/2008 10:26:06 AM)
The good news and bad news about stretch marks..they don't tan, which means that you look like a tiger when the rest of you does. GRRRRRROOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWLL poenkitten

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