Heck yeah!

[roxy]

I'm rapidly approaching—heck, might as well say I am—55 years old. That's the age that, when I was 20, I used to think, 'well they lived a long, full, life', when discovering someone of that age had passed away. Yes, age lends perspective.

This age, this year, leads me to think of opportunities missed, of goals not realized. We all of us (well, some of us) have desires and goals we wanted at a young age and now find ourselves looking back and regretting not going for it. For me, there are quite a few goals I never reached—but I regret very, very, few. I've done something brilliant in this life—I'm BG's mom, I'm married to a man I think the sun rises and sets on. But still, late at night, we think about what night have been, if we'd only….

So, in that spirit, I've decided to do something about that, friends. I'm going to reach for the stars—that's right.

I'm running away to join the circus.

Ciao, babies!

Comments

[sablier-bloque.livejournal.com]

Hee, you're crazy. But oh, so adorable. ;)

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

Heeeee!

wait until you get postcards! *G*

[myownghost.livejournal.com]

ooh, what a great idea! send us postcards from the road, pls: there's roxy atop an elephant! on the high wire! climbing out of a clown car!

55 is so young now, isn't it? :)

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

I will, I will!

Me on the flying trapeze! With my tigers! Me in jodhpurs and a big top hat.... humm. Maybe not the best look for me....*G*

55 is so young now, isn't it? :)

Oh, yeah! Hah!

[ferdalump.livejournal.com]

EEEK!! The cirucs?!!!

**pulls up in the clown car and honks the horn**

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

*hops in car, big red shoes a-flopping*

Life under the big top, heck yeah!

[suzvoy.livejournal.com]

I can't wait to see you perform :D

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

What? I've been performing for 55 years! *GRIN*

[lexalicious70.livejournal.com]

For someone who's approaching her 40's rapidly, you're my role model for the future, Roxy!

Do you still want a birthday fic? Let me know!

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

*HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGS*

Ooooo! Birthday fic!!! Observe icon, please! *GRIN*

[garryowen.livejournal.com]

Yes! Circus! I think you should be a knife thrower!

When's your b-day? It's not on my homepage list.

On a more serious note, I understand what you mean. Some of my more, uh, RESPONSIBLE friends think I am crazy and that I move around too much, but I say: life's short, might as well enjoy it and do things you want to do, see things you want to see. Because no matter how much you do all of that, there'll still be some missed opportunities when you're leaning on your cane and popping cholesterol pills. Of course, then I might regret not being more responsible in my youth.

Hm.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

Omigosh yes--knife-thrower!!! I wanna do *that*!

Because no matter how much you do all of that, there'll still be some missed opportunities when you're leaning on your cane and popping cholesterol pills. Of course, then I might regret not being more responsible in my youth.

aaaaaaaaah, screw that being responsible! You've got the right attitude! Some day, when you're all crinkly with age, you'll have great memories--and you'll know you did what you wanted to do!

*honks clown horn*

[dm-wyatt.livejournal.com]

Have fun and send postcards!

Hee....

*hugs*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

*GRIIIIIIIIIIIIIN*

Oh, such postcards I'll send!

[danceswithgary]

Lex and Clark are waiting to see you on the trapeze! :-D

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

LOL!!! YAY!! Best circus *EVER*!!!! I'm never coming back!

[twinsarein.livejournal.com]

Oooo, it's the daring young lady on the flying tarpeze! That's right, I said young. My grandmother was winning hula and diving competitions in her 50s (she lived to 109, and only died then because she decided to). My grandfather (on the other side of the family)retired from his career as a well known doctor in his 70s, took up the hobby of hybridizing Japanese iris and became world famous for it and wrote two books on the subject (died at 102).

I think 50-60 is the new middle age, and it's great that you want to pursue your dreams. Say hello to the lions and elephants for me.

Heeee!!!

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

DAMN!! I wish I was related to *you*!!! Good genes. lol! :)

[rosy5000.livejournal.com]

Oh, you'd be FABOO in the circus baby! :D hehe

Let me know when you're in town, I'll make sure to catch the show! *giggles*

*smooches*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

LOL!!! I'll honk my horn. :)

[pepperjackcandy.livejournal.com]

Just as long as the circus has an internet connection. 8-)

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

Wait--what--oh, waiiiiit a minute....

[nashmaveric.livejournal.com]

Oh, I make it a point never to regret anything ::grin:: The theory is good, though I occasionally have problems with its application!

If you join the circus can I come be your helper type person? ::puts on helpful face:: I'd be dead useful!

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

Ach, how can I resist that face!!! Pack your bags, it's circus time!!

[epeters.livejournal.com]

Just so you know...... 70 is the new 40! You're not even middle aged yet!

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

WHOO-HOOO!!!! I'm a spring chicken--or maybe early early fall. ;)

[cinderella81.livejournal.com]

Ooooooh the circus!!!

Can I come with you??

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

Well...do you have floppy red shoes? 'Cause I've got room in the tiny car for cuties! :)

[ender24]

please send pictures from your circus trip, okay :DD

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

LOL! I promise! :)

[agent-jl36.livejournal.com]

When someone asks me my age, I have to laugh. I tell them on the outside I'm 39 but my inner child is a constant 13... and in charge! She's devilish and promises me that we will never grow up. I won't be joining you in the circus rink cuz when I turn 40 I'm becoming a roadie for Rob Thomas.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

There you go!! Dream big, child, dream big!!

[norwich36.livejournal.com]

You'll look fabulous on the high wire. Although I can also see you as a lion tamer.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

Heck yeah!!

*WHIPPAH!* Get up on that chair, 'cause I say so!

[ladydreamer.livejournal.com]

That's awesome. Come entertain us when you're in the area. We left our lives and decided to be pirates.

*travels around in an RV with a flag on top*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

WHAT???

Oh, wait--I wanna be an RV Pirate now!!! Arg.

[kaydee23.livejournal.com]

Really? Roxy, I'm so proud of you. I hope they don't make you pick up elephant shit and stuff, but have fun. Who's going to keep Mr.Roxy, uhmmm, satisfied while you're gone? Just wondering?

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

*nods* it's been a life long dream of mine, ever since Toby Tyler....

As for Mr. Roxy, why, I was hoping a friend might keep an eye out on him, make sure he's okay, wash his socks and stuff like that. *G*.

[rednihilist.livejournal.com]

Are you the strong (wo)man? Or the knife toss person? Or are you the ride honcho, workin' that ferris wheel like no one's business! XD

Happy freakin' 55th, you crazy-ass woman!!! I expect you to be around for quite a few years yet, so don't forget to bring your laptop when you run away to the big top!

*Big slobbery kisses and full-on bear hugs galore*

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

All of that! LOL!!

I'll post stories of life under the Big Top--and I'll be slashing all the good looking ones like a mofuh!

*mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm* slobbery kisses--my fav kind! :)

[dawnybee.livejournal.com]

I'll miss you greatly, but at least I know who to go to for peanuts and funnel cake. Hook a sista up, will you please?

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

Girl, as long as I'm breathin' you'll never lack for funnel cake!

[emeraldsedai.livejournal.com]

You're gonna be, like, the Carter Speed Limit!

(Uh, me too, pretty soon.)

I was lucky enough to figure out at a VERY early age (like, 14) that regret is the world's biggest waste of energy. We could power whole large cities on people's regret. Commission, omission, doesn't matter!

Though I totally think you should commit circus. I really do.

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

I know right? I could rock a red wig and rubber nose, heck yeah!

Mr. Roxy's begging for a bruisin'. He keeps telling me I should get "I can't drive 55" as my new tattoo. He really wants to get hurt bad, that man.

[droolfangrrl.livejournal.com]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4zRe_wvJw8

:D

[roxymissrose.livejournal.com]

LOL!!!!!!

I *love* Groucho!

[(Anonymous)]

MI5? :)

--Jessica

[tabaqui]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!

Roxy!! You can't leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeave meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
*flails*
*weeps*
*clings to you*