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by Kibitz @ 2008-10-03 – 07:09:23

I'm feeling rather rebellious. Or having a midlife crisis. I know what you're thinking. Far too young. Perhaps I'm mature for my age?

You're right. I'm not. That's hardly the point. Change is required - Starting today. I'm tired of being everyone's fool. In future I'll just be my own.

From this nanosecond I’m growing my hair. Likewise and ditto designer beard. In three days time the specs are gone. Next month I’ll visit a stylist.

I’ve drawn the line at wearing cosmetics. Despite the advice of my curvaceous neighbour. Her opinions on this are certainly biased. She claims Russell Brand as a friend.

Mascara for men? Who thought of that? A dumber idea I’ve yet to encounter. Discounting that is my boss’s proposal that I should learn a new language.

I struggle with English. At school I learnt French. All of which j'ai now oublié. My chance of success is slimmer than thin. My choices were Russian or Mandarin.

On hearing this news I smiled politely. The guy after all had just bought me dinner.

I rambled on ... Paused for breath ...

Then a voice much like mine unexpectedly said ... of course .. I could always do both.

Adam ... x
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- denzil85
- 2008-10-03 @ 07:37:50
I'd say maybe you're having a mid-midlife crisis?
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- - Kibitz
  - 2008-10-03 @ 08:02:11
  You mean ..
  
  I’ll die when I’m forty eight?
  
  Shoot! I thought only the good died young.
  
  Adam ... x
  - - denzil85
    - 2008-10-03 @ 08:03:48
    No a mid-midlife crisis happens halfway to your midlife crisis, as far as I can tell
    - - Kibitz
      - 2008-10-03 @ 08:29:17
      Lol .. Gotcha .. Sorry.
      
      My excuse .. I’m not yet awake.
      
      The truth ... Two planks .. Thick as.
      
      Adam ... x
      - happy28 ^Pro
        
        2008-10-04 @ 16:24:44
        
        yeh, i had a mid life crises at 24 and a half, followed by this mini mid life 'sort out' at 29.
        
        these things happen, and if it puts your priorities in order or encourages you to try new things then it's been worth it.
        
        Off the back of my crisis at 24 I got married within the year and got a mortgage, but felt much better after. Not that I'm suggesting you go off the deep end - I was engaged for 3 years prior to the wedding!
        
        x
        
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        Kibitz
        
        2008-10-05 @ 07:30:58
        
        Mmm .. three years. That is a long time. I’m sure you had some excellent reasons. I might try for less when I meet Ms. Right. Too long and she’d probably change her mind.
        
        So you’ve also enjoyed a few mid mid life crises. I think I have one every month. I guess if I’m honest I’m letting off steam. Quick rant .. feel blue .. move on.
        
        Usually onwards and upwards. They certainly focus one’s mind.
        
        Adam ... x
        
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        happy28 ^Pro
        
        2008-10-06 @ 21:29:34
        
        we both had naff jobs and couldn't afford a home together so were sharing my studio flat (with all his junk at his mums home) then we both got decent (paying) jobs.
        
        Was just right. Good luck looking for Ms Right, letting off steam via blog has got to be the easiest fix, short of getting a gun and shooting ducks in the park of course. (not that I've tried that).
        
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- antlady69 ^Pro
- http://antmusic-forever.blog.co.uk
- 2008-10-03 @ 07:46:17
Every once in a while people just need to change, and if the time is ripe for you now - do it!

But long hair? On a man?? Urgh, you'll look like a woman then.

Hey, I got an idea - why don't you combine English, French, Hebrew, Russian and Mandarin into one new language? You'd be famous immediately and have lots of sexy big-titted women hanging around. With mysterious smiles on their made-up faces ...
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- - Kibitz
  - 2008-10-03 @ 08:05:55
  Mmm ..
  
  My own unique language.
  
  I can certainly see the potential ..
  
  For being .. even more .. misunderstood.
  
  Adam ... x
  
  P.S. Long hair .. okay .. point taken. Medium length it shall be.
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- Old-Nick ^Pro
- 2008-10-03 @ 08:44:32
As none of know the precise date of our passing from this world, we don't actually know when the middle of our life will be. So you could be having a mid life crisis.

Or just be on the turn.
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- - Kibitz
  - 2008-10-03 @ 10:50:53
  On the turn? Very probably.
  
  Proverbial worm style anyway.
  
  Mid Life .. Your logic convinces.
  
  Two planks .. thick as .. no longer me.
  
  Many thanks for your help in this matter.
  
  Adam ... x
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- lyndiloi
- 2008-10-03 @ 08:53:49
omg men!
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- - Kibitz
  - 2008-10-03 @ 10:54:31
  What? No sympathy? I’m distraught!
  
  I had kinda hoped that you’d understand me.
  
  Adam ... x
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- kendersrule ^Pro
- 2008-10-03 @ 09:07:32
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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- - Kibitz
  - 2008-10-03 @ 10:56:59
  Zzzzzzz?
  
  Yyyyyyy?
  
  I thought you preferred me hirsute.
  
  Adam ... x
  - - kendersrule ^Pro
    - 2008-10-03 @ 12:06:45
    hell yes!
    was just too tired to activate brain
    and one suspects you will not be treating us to anymore pics...?
    - - Kibitz
      - 2008-10-03 @ 16:51:20
      Mmm .. I might.
      
      A friends of mine's a photographer.
      
      He's been threatening to shoot me for ages.
      
      The result .. if I live .. may well be posted.
      
      Adam ... x
      - kendersrule ^Pro
        
        2008-10-04 @ 13:23:27
        
        This friend would chain you to a bed? ...sorry wrong train of thought!
        
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- Miza-T
- 2008-10-03 @ 09:47:53
ha ha ha ha! LOL

I was going to say I'll teach you portuguese, but then I read you agreed to russian and mandarim!!
That will be enough....I think.

Please, please don't wear mascara, that's so gay! And that Russell Brand, the guy is horrible and disgusting, he causes me nausea.

It's impressive what the power of the media can inflict on people.

Create your own style, I'm sure you'll get it right

xx
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- - Kibitz
  - 2008-10-03 @ 11:55:06
  I hope so! When I’m done I’ll snap a new Profile pic and let you judge for yourself.
  
  Anything’s better than my Clark Kent look. You have to admit it is kinda dated.
  
  Russell Brand. Agreed. Not my kind of guy. Mascara. No way. Until I turn gay. Or start attending more interesting parties.
  
  Russian .. Mandarin .. Portuguese. Given the choice I’d opt for the latter.
  
  At least I know the alphabet. And that you’d make a ‘model’ teacher. Yep! I read your post.
  
  Adam ... x
  - - Miza-T
    - 2008-10-03 @ 15:09:50
    Well, I don't think it's dated.
    But you have to feel good about yourself, and if you feel you should change I give you my fully support
    
    And I shall make a fair judgement
    
    In person!
    
    Blogmeeting?
    
    http://annualblogmeet.blog.co.uk/
    
    xx
    - - Kibitz
      - 2008-10-03 @ 17:11:46
      Mmmm ..
      
      Blogmeeting?
      
      That may be possible.
      
      I’ll certainly give it some serious thought.
      
      Adam ... x
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- deleted user (Visitor)
- 2008-10-03 @ 12:44:14
You are every ones fool and i thought that was me, and now you will be your own fool.

"No you will not", being a nice person does not make you a fool whatever some might say, and thats what you are a nice person Adam not a fool.
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- - Kibitz
  - 2008-10-03 @ 16:57:51
  Thanks ..
  
  In that case ..
  
  Mayhap the fools ..
  
  Are the one’s who misjudged us?
  
  Mmm .. Methinks that almost sounds clever.
  
  Right! Assertiveness training here we come!
  
  Er .. Unless you’d really rather not ... Adam.
  
  xxx
  - - deleted user (Visitor)
    - 2008-10-03 @ 18:28:59
    0h you are funny,funny haha not funny peculier. Always remember its all a matter of opinion, just as good is a matter of comparisons as to who we are as good as, or better than in the run of things that is. 0h you know wha- ar- mean.
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- Chyna_Doll
- 2008-10-03 @ 13:07:11
Good luck with that. And I would not mind seeing evidence! *Ahem* x
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- - Kibitz
  - 2008-10-03 @ 17:07:13
  And so you shall ..
  
  Once I’m transformed.
  
  Contacts. Long hair. I might even smile.
  
  Adam ... x
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- miramaze
- 2008-10-03 @ 13:10:50
Oh good ,

Rebellious is good.

I like that.

I can teach you Latvian if you like

How long is your hair now ?

Mid - life , eh ?

Surely not.

You will live to be 120

Crickey , what a thought
Excuse me while I have a titter.

I am my own fool too

XX
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- - Kibitz
  - 2008-10-03 @ 17:21:36
  Mmmm .. I’m intrigued. Whatever made you learn Latvian? I’m guessing at some point you lived there?
  
  Rebellion - Good - Indeed. I hope my employers agree. The last time I tried growing a beard they made me shave it off.
  
  My hair length .. right now .. quite short. More or less as in my photo.
  
  One hundred and twenty. I can’t imagine. Shoot! I need to start a pension!
  
  Adam ... x
  - - miramaze
    - 2008-10-03 @ 20:35:33
    I learned Latvian from my parents.
    
    Growing a beard ? Is that how you plan to rebel ?
    
    You've already tried that once. There must be another way
    
    X
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- mornin77
- 2008-10-03 @ 13:21:12
...Hey, hey, Well from moi, I just hope that when you introduce the new you to to old you, you like yourself.
In the meantime, have a good time with the transition. You are in line for a few more, hopefully good ones. ) Take
care, oh yes, a little blush wouldn't hurt?
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- - Kibitz
  - 2008-10-03 @ 17:30:10
  Lol .. Blusher. None necessary. I readily redden at the drop of a hat.
  
  Old me. New me. The difference may well disappoint. Unlike I hope this stage of transition.
  
  At home .. At work .. Everything's changing. It's all in some ways rather exciting. If ever so slightly scary.
  
  Lol .. Methinks I’m starting to sound like a wimp. On that cheery note this message ends.
  
  Adam ... x
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- xmillyxxx ^Pro
- 2008-10-03 @ 15:58:44
Mid life crisis eh....

Change can be good hun,Not sure about the facial hair thing though

Men in make-up does not float my boat !!

xx
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- - Kibitz
  - 2008-10-03 @ 17:36:55
  Lol .. Nor mine.
  
  Although some of my friends indulge.
  
  Especially when we go clubbing. I guess it’s kinda fun.
  
  Designer stubble not your thing? It’s really in fashion right now.
  
  One must keep up with the Jones’s. Or buy a new razor. Mine’s broke.
  
  Adam ... x
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- EllieGant
- 2008-10-03 @ 16:12:30
How fascinating - I wasn't aware that wearing mascara was the premier choix of men facing mid-life crises, but maybe I just don't get out enough.

Learning languages is great - I know, I've tried to learn ever so many. One day, maybe, I'll get beyond "a glass of wine, please" in one of them.
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- - Kibitz
  - 2008-10-03 @ 18:05:01
  Lol ... A noble ambition.
  
  I love the fact you add please.
  
  True breeding will always shows through.
  
  My present knowledge of Russian ..
  
  Extends as far as the single word Vodka.
  
  After that I’m reduced to pointing politely.
  
  Given time I’ll attempt to emulate you.
  
  Adam ... x
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- taylor8ash
- 2008-10-03 @ 18:48:30
are you having some kinda melt down???
if so thats my department.
dont grown ur hair long you'll look likde russel brand and hes a pleb. mid length is just fine, u still want to look manly right??
i'd also like to wish you luck with contacts(their a bitch) anyway the specs have.....specs-appeal.

Ash x
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- - Kibitz
  - 2008-10-04 @ 11:02:36
  You’re far from alone in favouring specs.
  
  Most people it seems support your view.
  
  Ditto long hair. Nobody’s keen. So ..
  
  I may ungraciously bow to the pressure ...
  
  And leave well alone for the manly present.
  
  A pity. I think I’d look good with a ponytail.
  
  Adam ... x
  - - taylor8ash
    - 2008-10-04 @ 18:17:24
    I'm a specy four eyes too, i used to have contacts in my younger years but i had a tendancy to loose them and everyone can see how tired you are.
    i once had a man stop me in a pub and declare ' i was the most beautiful women he'd ever seen in glasses' said it was something along the lines of a dirty librarian??!!
    
    NO!!dont do the ponytail...are you now a horse as well as a girl!?
    
    why change whats hot already??
    geek chic is in.
    
    Ash x
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  - - kendersrule ^Pro
    - 2008-10-10 @ 09:59:30
    definitely get the stubble/beard though! //nom!//
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- MissyMouse
- 2008-10-03 @ 19:50:35
Both?? Are you mad??

As for the make up....hmmm, I dunno if bright red lipstick would suit you!

xx
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  - 2008-10-04 @ 11:07:40
  Lol .. You’re right.
  
  Red’s so not my colour.
  
  He typed with a slightly limp wrist.
  
  As for both. Big mouth - Big mistake.
  
  My carp jokes often backfire inexplicably.
  
  Adam ... x
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- Kizzy1984
- 2008-10-03 @ 20:51:11
Don't do it! You look perfectly fine as you are on your profile pics

In fact... I'm liking the hair and specs look quite a lot

Though, I'm currently one (very large) glass of wine into my friday night. So you can't trust my judgement, he he.

And Russel Brand is no style icon- please don't model your new look on him. It is scary.

K xx
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  - 2008-10-04 @ 11:18:54
  Since scaring people is not my intention ..
  
  Perhaps this weekend I’ll rethink my plans.
  
  I’ve one or two photos from Uni days.
  
  Hair slightly longer and kinda dishevelled.
  
  Glasses discarded .. Designer stubble. And.
  
  My chin sticking out Bruce Forsyth style.
  
  Your judgement and history can’t both be wrong.
  
  I may yet heed these portents and warnings.
  
  Adam ... x
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- deleted user (Visitor)
- 2008-10-04 @ 00:25:40
Is it too late....?

Don`t lose the specs....!

I`m in love!!!
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- - Kibitz
  - 2008-10-04 @ 11:23:37
  Lol .. Thanks.
  
  And no it’s never too late.
  
  My plans are being redrawn.
  
  Our Survey Says - Don’t Do It!
  
  By a margin exceeding eighty percent.
  
  And I simply can’t take the pressure.
  
  Adam ... x
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- cj592 ^Pro
- 2008-10-05 @ 17:31:47
You say you're drawing the line at cosmetics. That would have much more of an effect if you hadn't drawn the line with eyeliner!!!
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- - Kibitz
  - 2008-10-06 @ 17:23:44
  Very true.
  
  But I had no choice.
  
  Would you believe ...
  
  My neighbour’s kid nicked my crayons ...
  
  So it was either eyeliner or the little thief’s blood?
  
  Adam ... x
  
  P.S. No? ... Hey Ho! ... Me neither!
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- safriz
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- 2008-10-06 @ 13:11:49
cosmetics for men?
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- - Kibitz
  - 2008-10-06 @ 17:30:33
  Lol .. I know.
  
  It's truly shocking.
  
  But .. don’t worry ...
  
  I’m not about to start using them.
  
  As a real man I still refuse to use soap.
  
  Adam ... x
  - - happy28 ^Pro
    - 2008-10-07 @ 22:28:50
    i thought I could smell something bad around here.
    
    although that could just be my feet?
    
    :0
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      - 2008-10-07 @ 22:30:03
      oops wrong combo of letters...
      
      it shoulda read...
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- fairplay ^Pro
- 2008-10-06 @ 21:08:07
Quarter-life crisis?

I'm only just getting round to my teenage rebellion. Had nothing really to disappoint my parents till now.

I used to be SO good
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  - 2008-10-07 @ 07:15:23
  SO good is SO disappointing.
  
  I was positively evil at times.
  
  Much to my parents displeasure.
  
  But I’ve never hurled in a car park.
  
  So I guess there’s hope for me yet.
  
  Adam ... x
  - - fairplay ^Pro
    - 2008-10-07 @ 14:09:09
    I don't think I've been sick in a public place since I was 2¾. I think it's overrated.
    
    Believe me, this goodness is evaporating fast...
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      - 2008-10-07 @ 22:32:57
      being sick in private is so much more dignified, preferably your own toilet bowl so you know the germs around it are only your own!
      
      just don't do what my hubby did : pass out stone cold on the cold stone floor in just his undies and all wrapped round the bowl.
      
      and I didn't tell you that!
      - fairplay ^Pro
        
        2008-10-07 @ 22:55:29
        
        Poor guy
        
        It's the way all illness should be, cooped up in home away from everyone. Well, that's the way I like to do it - retire to bed away from all until I am renewed!
        
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- sexymf ^Pro
- 2008-10-10 @ 10:57:05
I thoroughly recommend hair and beard...I can tell you now I get more recognition and compliments on my hair than I ever had in all my short-haired days. And it's cheaper than a open top sports car, so it fits with the new austere days we live in.
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- - Kibitz
  - 2008-10-10 @ 17:22:32
  Austerity Days - Too true.
  
  Redundancy rumours abound hereabouts.
  
  My mid life rebellion may well be short lived.
  
  Despite your most welcome recommendation.
  
  Recognition ... compliments ... open top sports.
  
  I crave all three in equal measure.
  
  No prizes for guessing which tops my list.
  
  Adam ... x
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