Friday, March 15, 2013

Random 5 Friday - 03/15/2013



1.  I used to live in a gated townhouse community in a suburb of Los Angeles.

2.   I had a real good job as a first-line Manufacturing Engineering manager for a defense industry contractor.

3.  I had my nails done every two weeks.

4. I drove a little, red, two-seater MR2 sports car which I LOVED!

5.  I could never give up my life here on our little four-acre farm with it's views of the mountains, or the horses, goats, chickens, dog, cats and garden to go back to city living. :)

Linking up with Nancy for Random 5 Friday.
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26 comments:

  1. MTWagginMarch 15, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Love your thoughts!

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  2. NancyMarch 15, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Your "former" life reminds me alot of mine, Candy. Big house in the burbs, big paycheck... but I could not live there now or go back to that life. Aren't we two lucky gals? xo

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  3. SusanMarch 15, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    I am with you on all points, Candy. My little MR2 was black... :)

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  4. brokenteepeeMarch 15, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    Heh - hubby had a neon blue MR2. Bought it when they first came out.

    I was a VP in a bank - suits, heels, etc. I drove a 5L Mustang though....stick of course!

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  5. jp@A Green RidgeMarch 15, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Good girl! Because I wouldn't go back to my former world (and self) EITHER!...:)JP

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  6. TexWisGirlMarch 15, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    i'm with you. :)

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  7. Buttons ThoughtsMarch 15, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Oh I do not believe any of that you are too country:) OH Well you finally made it to where you belonged. Car sounds good though:) B

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  8. ScrapatchesMarch 15, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    Beautiful place ... I can see why you feel this way ... thanks for sharing ... :) Pat

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  9. SweetLand FarmMarch 15, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    That view is amazing, and can't say I blame you for not wanting to leave it. The city life is a totally different life I have never known. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. PaulaMarch 15, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Isn't it amazing how far we can come? Before meeting Colin and moving out here I was on my way to becoming a Compliance Officer for a stock brokerage in Toronto. I worked for an ogre. I was on the GO Train for hours everyday.

    Now I have a 5 second commute (downstairs) and the best boss ever (Colin and Ella). I wouldn't change this life for all the money in the world.

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  11. AlicaMarch 15, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    It sure sounds like you have lived two totally different lives! I can't imagine the first one. :) I'd go crazy!

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  12. Tina Fariss BarbourMarch 15, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    I wouldn't want to leave a view like that either. And your farm sounds wonderful--I'd love to be surrounded by the animlas like that! I'm in a good place in my life, too, and wouldn't want to go back to the more hectic life.

    I found you through Random 5 Friday, and I'm a new follower. :-)

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  13. MaggidMarch 15, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    Hurray for YOU!!! Finding a Life that's a Great Fit. May we all learn to do the same.
    love & love,
    -g-

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  14. Our Neck of the WoodsMarch 15, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Oh I love this! I never had much in the city, but I am so much happier in the country.

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  15. SharonMarch 15, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Candy, I never would have guessed. Such changes in your life. I may live on a farm...but, I adore my little Audi TT 2 seater convertible.

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  16. LinMarch 15, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    I hope to live just like that when we retire. City living has its perks, but I'm growing weary of neighbors and taxes.

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  17. MichelleMarch 15, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    I couldn't live in a city again. It just doesn't fit. I love living in the Tehachapi mountains.

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  18. Mimi FoxmortonMarch 16, 2013 at 2:53 AM

    I began my early teen years knee deep in much at the local horse rental barn, wore flannel shirts and was always stinky.

    Life took a turn for *done* nails, high heeled shoes, matching ruffle tops and big hair with LOTS of hairspray at the ready.

    I don't remember being any happier than I am now....smelling a little of cow poo.......... ;)

    love you-
    Mimi
    The Goat Borrower

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  19. SharonMarch 16, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    I can totally relate! We lived in Washington, D.C. before we moved to our little patch. It becomes part of your heart.

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  20. MichaeleMarch 16, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    This was great. Love finding out more about you. Interesting : )

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  21. UnknownMarch 16, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    I find I am much less driven to have all the newest toys, tech, bigger house, etc. than most. I like it that way...

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  22. Chris Twyman and AngelaMarch 16, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    I really appreciate what you are saying about your beautiful environment

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  23. AnonymousMarch 16, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    That's quite the change in your lifestyle! I think you've made the right choice. Anytime you have goats, it's good!

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  24. Pioneer Woman at HeartMarch 17, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    I love your photo!

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  25. A Colorful WorldMarch 18, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    I just love your five things! You had a very different life back then! :-) I know what you mean about not wanting to ever go back to city life! I live "too close" in as it is. :-) Maybe one day we can move further out. At least Tucson isn't L.A.! :-)

    Loved your photo, too.

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  26. DaveMarch 19, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Wow, you went from one extreme to the other. The country life seems like it would be my first choice but...

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