Is 30 REALLY Time for a Mid-Life Crisis?
We’re turning 30 this year. DJ’s actually turning 30 NEXT year, but he’s 29 now, so within the next year, he’ll be 30. His best friend turned 30 a few weeks ago. We’ll call him Tony. Because that’s his name.
Tony is a fireman. We also call him Fireman Tony. He’s married with three kids. They’re 8, 4 and 4 months old. They are very cute and the 4 year old and Dylan are buddies. His wife Sarah is a sweetheart and we’re buddies as well. It’s like we’re one big happy family. Therefore, we ALSO call him Uncle Tony.
Anyway, Tony turned 30 and had an identity crisis of sorts. At least that’s what their story was when DJ, Tony & two other guys planned a trip to Vegas for last weekend. You know, because Tony turned 30 and needed to get away and let off some steam. Or something.
It reminds me of that beer commercial where the guys phone rings and he looks at his girlfriend and he’s all “So & so needs to vent” and she’s all “Okay. Go.” Because she’s concerned about his friend. And then the next scene is her calling to see how the friend is doing and the boyfriend is all “OH, he still needs to vent” and he hangs up and they’re all sitting on the couch watching porn sports and drinking beer.
It reminded me of that. Because I’m pretty sure that Tony’s mid-life crisis was JUST an excuse to get the guys together to go to Vegas. And to get away from their wives & kids & jobs for a few days. Whatever.
The original plan was that they would “crash” at someone’s house. As if they’re 21 again. As in “Dude. Hotels are EXPENSIVE. That’s money we could spend on strippers BEER. We can just crash at my cousin’s house. He has a big couch & we’ll be so drunk we won’t even notice how dirty the living room carpet is before we pass out on it.”
DJ decided they should man-up and get a hotel. You know, cause they’re all 30-ish now. They can afford a hotel. They don’t need to sleep on the floor of someone’s Las Vegas Bachelor Pad.
So that’s what they did. They got a hotel. Wanna know where they stayed? You’ll have to tune in for Part 2 (of the 3 Part Series…DJ Goes to Vegas).
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Sarah on 07 Jun 2008 at 8:02 am #
Oh what a very cruel place to cut that off! *lol* I’m dying to know where they stayed…and if what happened in Vegas STAYED in Vegas *G*
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Grandmaother on 07 Jun 2008 at 8:07 am #
Bellagio?
NOT!
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Madge on 07 Jun 2008 at 8:16 am #
yeah, 30 really is not the time for a mid-life crisis. but it is time for the “oh, crap! I’m 30 and my mid-life crisis is due in 10 years!!! dude i need a beer crisis.”
women just stock up on designer hand- bags. they last longer than a hangover.
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Jess on 07 Jun 2008 at 8:43 am #
OMG Meghan!!! That’s a very cruel place to leave us off at :p
I had a really had time with 30. I think it’s because I’d been a Mom since I was 21…lol
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Loralee on 07 Jun 2008 at 9:33 am #
I think my midlife crisis started when I turned 25…
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Z on 07 Jun 2008 at 4:35 pm #
I plan on living much much longer than 60, so, um, no – no 30-year-old mid-life crisis for me… But a trip to Vegas? Perhaps.
Zs last blog post..Sleeping In
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Alice on 07 Jun 2008 at 6:09 pm #
I’m with the guys. Any excuse to get to Vegas. I love that town!
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HRH on 07 Jun 2008 at 8:52 pm #
OK, so could YOU like have a crisis around the time that BlogHer was in town? Just askin’
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anymommy on 07 Jun 2008 at 9:06 pm #
Oh! I like HRH’s idea. Can I have one around that time too? One that requires a trip to California to drink wine with cool bloggers?!
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Jennifer H on 07 Jun 2008 at 9:15 pm #
You’re just mean. (And, no, I’m not taking it back!) Seriously, great cliff-hanger.
Will they play poker? Because then I’m totally jealous.
I need a midlife crisis trip.
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Cathy on 08 Jun 2008 at 5:02 am #
Boardwalk hotel???
Can’t wait to read the rest…
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Tootsie Farklepants on 08 Jun 2008 at 10:41 am #
I’m guessing it wasn’t The Four Seasons. When I have my mid-life crisis that’s where I’m going. My mid-life crisis will require a lot of pampering and massages.
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christy on 08 Jun 2008 at 11:06 am #
I bet it was somewhere way too expensive. Stupid men.
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stefanie on 08 Jun 2008 at 1:36 pm #
What’s up with this fancy font? I had a good comment but my daughter needs me to help her string beads. But I’m adding you to my sidebar and i will give you a shout out if you write something really daring.
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Meghan on 08 Jun 2008 at 2:03 pm #
Stefanie-
Your kids are ALWAYS ruining my good time.
As for the font, I figured why not? It’s my blog and I like it. And as far as I can tell there’s no rule out there that blogs have to be in Arial or Times New Roman. Is there? :0)
And Daring? Hmmm…I’ll have to come up with something!
I also just hit publish on part 2 of DJ’s Trip to Vegas, the Hotel addition.
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Shannon on 08 Jun 2008 at 4:56 pm #
I came here by Stef’s recommend. We have a lot in common. We are both 30ish ( I am 31, and hubby just turned 30). We have 2 boys also, who are 3 and 9 months old. Also my parents live on the Central Coast, but I am stuck down here in the hell of L.A. So how crazy is that? Anyways I just read through some of your archives and I officially *heart* you.
O.k. the stalker is leaving the building now.
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Z on 08 Jun 2008 at 6:39 pm #
I was gonna comment on your hOOters post, but, um, comments are closed?
Anyways… gotta giggle at the boys chOOsing to stay there. But of course!
And I’m holding my breath in anticipation of your present… (And hoping it’s not a hOOters shirt… though I’m sure you’d look FAB in it!)
Zs last blog post..Movin’ on, Movin’ up!
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Meghan on 08 Jun 2008 at 7:12 pm #
It is NOT a Hooters shirt. He’s smarter than that. A little bit, at least.
Thanks for the heads up on comments being closed. I have NO IDEA why that happened. I’ve fixed it!
I was beginning to wonder why no one was commenting! :0)
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Black Hockey Jesus on 08 Jun 2008 at 7:41 pm #
I’m sorry I blew you off. You confused me. I didn’t know what you were talking about. I still don’t know what the hell you’re talking about. This font rules.
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Meghan on 08 Jun 2008 at 8:08 pm #
I confuse a lot of people.
Go here: http://www.allmediocre.com
It’s a website that promotes the “little” blogs that aren’t on AllTop. Which means it’s pretty much me, sitting at my computer, trying to get 80+ people to read each other’s blogs. :0)
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Cookie on 08 Jun 2008 at 8:47 pm #
I’m jealous! I’ve never been to Vegas! I want to go too. How about a field trip?! I’ll be waiting outside with my suitcase, so just stop by soon, ok? before the kids find me!
Oh, and hub had a major mid life crisis around 40. I don’t have enough room (or time) to tell you all the wonderful things he did
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JCK on 08 Jun 2008 at 9:44 pm #
Tell the guys that mid-life crisis at 30 doesn’t EVEN cut it. That would mean that they would live until 60. Mid-life? Try 45ish.
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MereCat on 09 Jun 2008 at 10:05 am #
Hi! Just popped over from Baby on Bored. Nice blog. Sexy font.
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