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"I’ve got some of my shit together but other stuff is strewn all over the land " Maybe it was extra weight you needed to lose. Too much to carry at once weighs us down. | |||
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"53 here and still making it up as I go along. " The creative types. We need them | |||
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"I’ve got some of my shit together but other stuff is strewn all over the land Maybe it was extra weight you needed to lose. Too much to carry at once weighs us down. " Possibly true! Narrow my focus and maybe it’ll come together | |||
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"I'll be in my grave and my wardrobe will still be in need of a good sort out. " I do like a morbid joke. | |||
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"Some bits yes, some bits hell no! " But you smile about it. Then it's not too bad. | |||
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"Every time I think that I have, life throws a curveball. It’s ok to not have your life or shit figured out, it seems to be more about how you treat others along the way. ‘People make plans, god laughs’ or ‘life is what happens whilst we make other plans’, spring to mind as quotes" Yes and yes. But do you grab that ball and throw it back at circumstances with a full force? Serve it real good. Get it out. | |||
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"64 and going with the flow loving life! X" Loving life seems like you actually did figure something out | |||
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"32 soon and I don't think I'm chaos incarnate but I'm also not quite *wherever* yet. Still learning, evolving and growing more awesome by the day. " If we stop evolving, we might as well stop caring for life as it is, no? | |||
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"Every time I think that I have, life throws a curveball. It’s ok to not have your life or shit figured out, it seems to be more about how you treat others along the way. ‘People make plans, god laughs’ or ‘life is what happens whilst we make other plans’, spring to mind as quotes Yes and yes. But do you grab that ball and throw it back at circumstances with a full force? Serve it real good. Get it out. " I’m trying… | |||
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"Every time I think that I have, life throws a curveball. It’s ok to not have your life or shit figured out, it seems to be more about how you treat others along the way. ‘People make plans, god laughs’ or ‘life is what happens whilst we make other plans’, spring to mind as quotes Yes and yes. But do you grab that ball and throw it back at circumstances with a full force? Serve it real good. Get it out. I’m trying… " That's good enough. | |||
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"Being 32, I "should" have my shit together according to my friends. But I genuinly feel as though I haven't yet! " Should. Meh. | |||
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"Being 32, I "should" have my shit together according to my friends. But I genuinly feel as though I haven't yet! " At 32 I was married with kids and a good well paid job. Then I realised that there’s far more to life than what other people think your life ‘should’ look like | |||
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"I'll be in my grave and my wardrobe will still be in need of a good sort out. " Think I will just turn mine into my coffin, nail it shut with me inside, save the hassle of sorting it all out | |||
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"Being 32, I "should" have my shit together according to my friends. But I genuinly feel as though I haven't yet! At 32 I was married with kids and a good well paid job. Then I realised that there’s far more to life than what other people think your life ‘should’ look like" Conventions blah blah | |||
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"I'll be in my grave and my wardrobe will still be in need of a good sort out. Think I will just turn mine into my coffin, nail it shut with me inside, save the hassle of sorting it all out" Very much liking the upcycling idea. | |||
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"45 and winging life. Some days I feel like I’m winning, others and abject failure. I’ve no idea. " Yeah. Is there a place where some cheeky trolls hide this "idea" we are supposed to have, find and stick to? | |||
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"I'm 57 and just going with the flow. Life has taught me not to plan too far head because the further ahead you plan the more likely it is that your plans will go awry." I am enjoying reading from ones older than myself most.. that floating is also a good way. Rather than paddling furiously against the current at times. | |||
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"I'm making it up as I go along. I'll never have my shit together, but I can see how I've matured with dealing with things when the shit hits the fan. I'm more confident I know how to deal with things as they arise compared to my younger self. " It's a precious lesson of experience. Umbrellas of anti shit storm get stronger here too each time. | |||
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"I think if you just go with the flow there's a real chance you'll get washed up somewhere you don't like. Life and events have their own current for sure, but we can learn to swim our own way too. Just don't be a King Cnut and try to turn back the tide. " Maybe I should put up an advert for a swimming teacher/lifeguard funny you mentioned that though.. I'll explain why later. But more seriously. As always splendid visual metaphors Mr Bloom! | |||
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"Being 32, I "should" have my shit together according to my friends. But I genuinly feel as though I haven't yet! At 32 I was married with kids and a good well paid job. Then I realised that there’s far more to life than what other people think your life ‘should’ look like" Absolutely, I don't have kids of my own yet, but I feel as though that will happen one day, at my own pace and not pre-determined by anyone. Right now, I'm at that stage of my life where the balance is just right to do what I enjoy, but at the same time meet people. | |||
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"I have MY shit together yes Do I have societies impression of having all my shit together hell no " I love your twists! | |||
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"Can we ever really have our shit together? Life is an ever changing thing, and while you might have everything just so in a particular instance, you may get thrown a curve ball that knocks it off kilter...I think it boils down to how quickly you can recover and adapt to changes. " That's a great question Lily. Should it be an aim all. Resilience is the goal | |||
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"I have MY shit together yes Do I have societies impression of having all my shit together hell no " The perfect answer. This | |||
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"I get one bit done and then the springs poing off another bit " Murphys laws eh | |||
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"I’m 37 in a few months time, career wise I feel I have my shit together and I’ve grown my own business on the side too over the last 6/7yrs. I feel that following a plan or a stereotypical view of what having your shit together is isn’t for me, life is ever changing and people/jobs/life choices determine where you may end up, you never know what’s around the corner and I like the excitement that brings xx" Fearless attitude helps instead of being afraid of the change and challenge you embrace it. | |||
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"I just flow with the go, have no desire to figure it all out." More peaceful perhaps that way ? whatever works and doesn't hold you back ! | |||
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"I just flow with the go, have no desire to figure it all out. More peaceful perhaps that way ? whatever works and doesn't hold you back ! " Thank you I never really thought about it but yes now you say it's because it's "peaceful". Ta | |||
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"I just flow with the go, have no desire to figure it all out. More peaceful perhaps that way ? whatever works and doesn't hold you back ! Thank you I never really thought about it but yes now you say it's because it's "peaceful". Ta" You're welcome. | |||
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"I’m 37 in a few months time, career wise I feel I have my shit together and I’ve grown my own business on the side too over the last 6/7yrs. I feel that following a plan or a stereotypical view of what having your shit together is isn’t for me, life is ever changing and people/jobs/life choices determine where you may end up, you never know what’s around the corner and I like the excitement that brings xx Fearless attitude helps instead of being afraid of the change and challenge you embrace it. " Thank you lovely x | |||
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"Let the river of life carry you forward. You can do that and still be sorted " Reminds me of a vintage style meme of a lady floating on a inflatable mattress with a cocktail.. and a caption. You know me- Busy, busy | |||
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"Let the river of life carry you forward. You can do that and still be sorted Reminds me of a vintage style meme of a lady floating on a inflatable mattress with a cocktail.. and a caption. You know me- Busy, busy " I was the inspiration and model for that meme | |||
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"I like to face each day as it comes. I'm not much of a planner and don't set targets. The only thing I do is save up for Christmas. " We're very much like that although as we've grown older we do tend to plan slightly more. I think because the end is in sight albeit some way off (hopefully) we're aware that things need doing in terms of experiences or they won't get done at all | |||
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"Every time I think I’ve got my shit together then something comes along and changes the path again I truly think having the love of a good woman and my son has made me feel ok about certain aspects of my life not being fine. Having some strong foundations under your feet makes you feel like you can pick and choose when to shine a torch on the rocky parts… K" Or its a good cushioning for the times when you fall under avalanche of those rocks. | |||
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"Let the river of life carry you forward. You can do that and still be sorted Reminds me of a vintage style meme of a lady floating on a inflatable mattress with a cocktail.. and a caption. You know me- Busy, busy I was the inspiration and model for that meme " Haha she was much less suave than you | |||
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"I like to face each day as it comes. I'm not much of a planner and don't set targets. The only thing I do is save up for Christmas. " I feel like I need more harmony between the two - letting go and planning. Or less extremes. | |||
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"I’m in my 40s and I’ve lived of my wits snd skills all my life, left the army to jump ship and chase the dream. But as you get closer and earn more money the dream changes slightly and moves further away. I’ve learnt that I’m becoming old man in a young mans game and probably running out of luck in that career. Do I have my shit together… yeah, I’m lucky financially I didn’t piss it all up the wall, a house a beautiful daughter and my health. I’ve turned a corner and I’m starting to look at making a full time home in the uk work wise. I’ll always earn I’ve a good ethic for working hard. But I’ll never have an office job it’s just not me. I can’t do that kind of work " It sounds like you are on some crossroads. It's a good place to be if choices are clear and you can see roughly what awaits. Or am I sensing that wrong? I hope you figure out which turns is the profitable one, not just money wise. | |||
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"One feels the aims, goals and purpose of life have been completed or at least I feel happily contented for the body to fall away when that time comes. There is no shit or it’s all shit, coughhhh bullshit. " What if it is today? Still content ? | |||
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"A few months ago I got close to death and now realise there’s more years behind me, than in front of me now. So every new good memory is a bonus to add on top of those previous good memories. But each bad experience is another thing I’ve managed to get past and learn from or even survive. It’s easy for people to say ‘live in the now’ but if you find yourself feeling loved, content or just happy then add it to the good memories bank, you’ll need it to help deal with the bad stuff. " Good memories bank sounds helpful. I'm glad you are still with us and that it was a transformative experience. Sometimes you need a good scare to realise what's important. | |||
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"I haven’t really got any shit really worked out, but I’m genuinely happy with where I am with it, and that will do for me" "Ignorance" can be a bliss too but I like feeling I'm in the KNOW.. know how of my own life. Otherwise it seems like its just passing by, passing through but what do I have to hold on to? | |||
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"I like to face each day as it comes. I'm not much of a planner and don't set targets. The only thing I do is save up for Christmas. We're very much like that although as we've grown older we do tend to plan slightly more. I think because the end is in sight albeit some way off (hopefully) we're aware that things need doing in terms of experiences or they won't get done at all" If not now then when ? | |||
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"I’m in my 40s and I’ve lived of my wits snd skills all my life, left the army to jump ship and chase the dream. But as you get closer and earn more money the dream changes slightly and moves further away. I’ve learnt that I’m becoming old man in a young mans game and probably running out of luck in that career. Do I have my shit together… yeah, I’m lucky financially I didn’t piss it all up the wall, a house a beautiful daughter and my health. I’ve turned a corner and I’m starting to look at making a full time home in the uk work wise. I’ll always earn I’ve a good ethic for working hard. But I’ll never have an office job it’s just not me. I can’t do that kind of work It sounds like you are on some crossroads. It's a good place to be if choices are clear and you can see roughly what awaits. Or am I sensing that wrong? I hope you figure out which turns is the profitable one, not just money wise. " Yeah definitely at a crossroad… but I’ve chosen to stop and I’m loving being at home. There will always be that part of me that wants to go back. But happiness is keeping my feet and heart close to home. And watching my daughter grow and become fearless is like looking in a mirror at times. And I don’t want to miss a second of that time. | |||
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"All depends what you mean If you mean like work and stuff yes If you mean love life then ooo god nope " I mean all of it. You pick what you want to talk about. | |||
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"No way have I got my shit together.. but I’m ok at this adulting and parenting malarkey 80% of the time.. I manage to keep us solvent, safe & warm. What I have learnt is not to stress about stuff I can’t change..or worry about the future that is yet to happen. I’ll just go with the flow & deal with life’s inevitable curveballs the best I can." I am a worrier, always was. In order not to worry I keep busy. And busy is good because it does that malarkey ticked off as you mentioned. The only constant is change. | |||
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"Have you got your shit figured out yet?! I've turned 41 last month. I better hurry up or I'll end up with a dunce hat in the corner of life. Do we need to "have it all together" or do we just let the stream carry us on, enjoy the flow? " I truly believe that those who think you can ever get your shit together are doing fine, they just haven’t realised that everyone is making it up as they go along too; Those who appear to have it together just aren’t telling you this; And those who claim to have their shit together are just happy jogging along in their own life’s hamster wheel and have really just stop trying new shit. You can’t win at life - you can’t even finish the game alive. | |||
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"I feel like I'll always be enjoying the flow to a degree although I like at least some things figured out such is the life of the expat " Can't have everything under control. It's impossible and draining to even try. But total chaos is like tumbling down the hill too. | |||
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"Just enjoying the ride as the stream takes me to where ever....." I have a song for you then : Enjoy the ride by Morcheeba. | |||
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"All depends what you mean If you mean like work and stuff yes If you mean love life then ooo god nope I mean all of it. You pick what you want to talk about. " I would say hafe figure out for now at least just need to find the other hafe | |||
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" Yeah definitely at a crossroad… but I’ve chosen to stop and I’m loving being at home. There will always be that part of me that wants to go back. But happiness is keeping my feet and heart close to home. And watching my daughter grow and become fearless is like looking in a mirror at times. And I don’t want to miss a second of that time. " No you don't want to miss it. I'm looking at mine, talking about periods and things and I still see that little baby with most gorgeous eyes in the world. And I would move the world for her. Stop it too if needed. No better reward to see them become warriors and just content people. | |||
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" Yeah definitely at a crossroad… but I’ve chosen to stop and I’m loving being at home. There will always be that part of me that wants to go back. But happiness is keeping my feet and heart close to home. And watching my daughter grow and become fearless is like looking in a mirror at times. And I don’t want to miss a second of that time. No you don't want to miss it. I'm looking at mine, talking about periods and things and I still see that little baby with most gorgeous eyes in the world. And I would move the world for her. Stop it too if needed. No better reward to see them become warriors and just content people." Awww thank you x I haven’t been the greatest person I can be but I’ll be the best Dad I can | |||
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"Have you got your shit figured out yet?! I've turned 41 last month. I better hurry up or I'll end up with a dunce hat in the corner of life. Do we need to "have it all together" or do we just let the stream carry us on, enjoy the flow? I truly believe that those who think you can ever get your shit together are doing fine, they just haven’t realised that everyone is making it up as they go along too; Those who appear to have it together just aren’t telling you this; And those who claim to have their shit together are just happy jogging along in their own life’s hamster wheel and have really just stop trying new shit. You can’t win at life - you can’t even finish the game alive. " 10 out of 10 people die. What a devastating statistic We are born losers then?! | |||
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"Life is a rollercoaster...try to enjoy the good times... " What if you puke on rolleroasters ? | |||
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"I reckon I’m 98.25% got my shit together. Sometimes I still have the odd “wtf are you doing woman?” moment and need to boot my own arse into action. " Oh you made me chuckle. I say that a lot. Better than banging a head on the wall haha. | |||
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"Fuck no Rose. I'm getting away with it all messed up and pretty pleased with my efforts. " Embrace the mess I shall see what kind of mucky pup you are soon ! | |||
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"I'm just trying to get my kittens in a row " I need a photo evidence of that. Cats lined up - it's some miracle. | |||
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"I reckon I’m 98.25% got my shit together. Sometimes I still have the odd “wtf are you doing woman?” moment and need to boot my own arse into action. Oh you made me chuckle. I say that a lot. Better than banging a head on the wall haha. " A bruised bum is better than a headache Glad you chuckled, night night lady x | |||
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"I reckon I’m 98.25% got my shit together. Sometimes I still have the odd “wtf are you doing woman?” moment and need to boot my own arse into action. Oh you made me chuckle. I say that a lot. Better than banging a head on the wall haha. A bruised bum is better than a headache Glad you chuckled, night night lady x" Now you gave me some spanking thoughts Such a giver | |||
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"I'm 57 and just going with the flow. Life has taught me not to plan too far head because the further ahead you plan the more likely it is that your plans will go awry. I am enjoying reading from ones older than myself most.. that floating is also a good way. Rather than paddling furiously against the current at times. " Your last sentence reminds me of the serenity prayer. "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference". It's something I refer to often. | |||
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"No plan (even a life plan) survives first contact with the enemy... and time is the enemy! Adapt, review, and set new goals and aspirations. Never have regrets! " This! | |||
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"No plan (even a life plan) survives first contact with the enemy... and time is the enemy! Adapt, review, and set new goals and aspirations. Never have regrets! " I do have one now. I haven't messaged earlier | |||
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"Winging it. I'll quote Baz Luhrmann... "Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life. The most interesting people I know, didn't know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives. Some of the most interesting 40-year-olds I know still don't" " Oh you are kicking it ! Love Sunscreen | |||
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"I’m 45 and have yet to get my shite together! Sometimes I think, oh I’ve totally got this life shite sorted, then something happens haha! So pretty much live with a wing it approach, luckily I love a challenge!! The chaos, disorganisation and uncertainty is perhaps just the way it’s supposed to be for me, so I’ve stopped fighting it now ! Medal needed for Mr for putting up with me I reckon! Miss Pc " A handmade medal..a big smoochy kiss print I feel you. We sound alike. | |||
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"I’ve not got a scooby. Life can throw you huge curve balls, when you thought life was going to take you a certain way, and it all comes crashing down, what to do then? Of course carry on, but I just existed instead of living for a good while. It wasn’t good. I’ve still no idea what I’m doing, winging it for the foreseeable " Surviving is alright for some time. But then we miss the richness of actually living don't we. Hugs my dear. | |||
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"I've got my shit together enough to know that I don't need to get my shit together, and I really don't need to sweat it. Life is pretty good just living it as it comes. " I'll take a leaf from your book | |||
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"Not figured it out at all here, I just go on instinct mostly. When I tried to be anything other than the natural organic me, it didn't benefit me or thosr around me." You don't need to fit in. You just need to fit in with your idea of you..? Is this what you mean? | |||
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" I do have one now. I haven't messaged earlier " Don't regret that, we are friends on the cpls profile Seiko and I have! ! | |||
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