Mid-life Crisis. . .

[raeschae]

Does dying my hair purple and getting a new tattoo in the two weeks directly proceeding my thirtieth birthday constitute a midlife crisis?

I'm thinking 'no' - since it's not the first time I've done either of those things (well, the purple is new, but bright colors aren't). One of the older ladies at work disagrees and says that I'm acting out against the aging process.

Also, should I be worried that she thinks 30 is my mid-life? I'd really like to think I'll live beyond 60.

Comments

[taintedlove.livejournal.com]

You totally don't hit midlife until you're fifty.

'sides, a shocking new hair color is a bi-monthly thing for me, so I can't imagine it being considered 'acting out'. Granted, I am eighteen years old. ;)

And honestly, with this disclaimer verse? It's taking all the self restraint I have to not go out and get a tattoo, so no wonder you want a new one. :P

What did you get?!

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

lol . . . I got a LOT of inspiration in the chair, that's for sure! And my artist was cute, but nowhere near hot enough to work at Slinging Ink.

I got a pink breast cancer ribbon on my right forearm in honor of two friends who have already beat the bitch, and my aunt, who's going through chemo right now.

[princesslanie.livejournal.com]

u are who you are. nothing wrong with that. if the old biddy at work doesn't like it tough shit. :) i'm 42 and i've gotten to the point in my life if you don't like it or me walk away. :) i'm such a happy camper lately. i love purple by the way, awesome color choice.

[raeschae.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I kinda love it, too . . . One of my best friends is a teacher at a beauty college, so I'm really blessed to be able to experiment with fun styles and colors pretty much whenever I want. Royal blue is up next, when I'm tired of the purple.

And I'm not so much worried about what people think of me anymore. Maybe I'm outgrowing it. :) I'm actually completely stoked to be thirty - I feel like I've been waiting for this for years . . . I just thought it was kind of crazy, and wondered if it was just me who felt that way.