Official definition: A mid-life crisis is an emotional state of doubt and anxiety in which a person becomes uncomfortable with the realization that life is halfway over.

I have been reviewing my life and thought process lately, After looking up the definition of a mid-life crisis...I think it is official! I am a poster child for it. Apparently, this happens typically to people ages 35-50, and lasts for 3-10 years. Holy poo! I am dying here after only around six months of this nonsense.

The usual triggers are changes in work/career, relationships, adult children, aging parents/death of parents, and/or physical changes associated with aging. I massively went through 3 of 5 (60%) of these this last year or so. OK...I am now in the club, what should I expect? There are certain characteristics that are typical. Below is a list of some of these.

* search of an undefined dream or goal
* desire to achieve a feeling of youthfulness
* acquiring of unusual or expensive items such as clothing, muscle cars, jewellery, gadgets, etc.
* paying extra special attention to physical appearance
* need to spend more time alone or with certain peers
* a deep sense of remorse for goals not accomplished
* an underlying desire to initiate new sexual partnerships

Hmm...5 of 7 (71%). Curse you, oh great crisis initiator! Although the above is broad in their description, I have compiled a more specific list of my own thoughts lately. Now before you gasp...remember, some of these are just thoughts! Some on this list has (or will be) done...some may not. *wink*

* bachelor pad
* going to the gym
* personal trainer
* lasik eye surgery
* nose job
* custom shirts
* expensive convertible
* paid escorts
* new tattoo
* dating younger women
* desire to travel to exotic places
* inability to focus on work (ok, I just threw this one in for walleyeman)

I know, there is going to be a lot of flame and concern regarding this post. Remember...it's a crisis, I just cant fight it! Is there a 12 step program for this? I have already taken step one by admitting I am powerless over it. lol! In all seriousness, I would curb this excessive behavior in a minute to settle down into a more normal life with someone.