Friday, May 23, 2008
Mid-life Crisis
I'm approaching that age when some men go through a mid-life crisis. I was reflecting on my situation, and wondering if I am going through one. However, I think mine is a little different than a typical man's mid-life crisis. For example, usually the guy will go out and buy a $50,000 sports car. I want to buy a $400 Xtracycle so I can do away with a car. During this time, men usually want to do away with their family obligations - leave the wife and kids, maybe hook up with a younger female, or whatever. I am planning and looking forward to doing more things with my wife and kids. My kids are getting to the age where things like going camping, hiking, and biking would be real fun. Both me and my wife are getting more involved with the kids in Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. I could not imagine walking out on them now (or anytime). So, maybe I am going through some sort of crisis. Maybe a reverse mid-life crisis?
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When I got mine, it wanted to ride all the time. I hadn't intended to sell the car, but when my brother needed another taxi, I just didn't need the car... it'll be a year May 30.
It *is* an encounter with nature, every day. There's much the same "okay, whatever nature sends us, we'll have to deal with it!" adventure. With the Xtracycle, I'm ready :)
Congrats on being carfree SiouxGeonz. I'm not there yet, but if I can work out getting that Xtracycle, it will certainly help.
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