Diving Into 30 Years!
Before I knew it, I was wrapping up my 20's and coming into my 30's. It's taken a while to sink in that I am now 30 years old. I honestly was afraid to turn 30, but not for the getting older part. I knew I wanted to do something big to celebrate a new decade. Collin jokingly brought up that I should go skydiving. Excitedly, I agreed with the idea knowing it was something I always wanted to do. We booked a spot for me to jump on the day of my birthday. Deep down, I'll admit I was scared, but I knew it was going to be a great experience.
I have always been afraid of heights, so I wasn't sure if jumping out of a plane would help with that. I remember feeling more and more nervous on the days leading up to my birthday. Since Collin went skydiving, I asked him a lot of questions to prepare myself. Watching skydiving videos also helped put my mind at ease.
I woke up on my birthday feeling excited and hopeful. My heart began racing more and more when it came closer to that time. In just a few hours, I was going to be taking that leap of faith. When we arrived at the place, I kept telling myself, "just breathe." I was getting geared up and slowly realizing that it was all becoming more real.
While entering the plane, my thoughts were "I can't believe I'm doing this," and "this is crazy!" We were getting higher and higher and so was my anxiety. As we were about to jump out, I realized that there were people jumping by themselves! I felt very inexperienced, because I was. I was just glad I was strapped to someone who is an experienced skydiver.
We got ready to exit the plane! I stood up straight with my head back just like my instructor taught me. It was so freaky to stand on the edge like that. Before I knew it, we made the jump! My mind and my emotions could not comprehend what was going on at first. I was free-falling from the sky! I could feel the cold air rushing on my face. I instantly felt used to falling and put my arms out like I was flying. I could feel the adrenaline in my body. Instead of feeling afraid, I was literally on top of the world. It was the most amazing feeling ever!
My instructor pulled the parachute than it was instantly silent. I don't know if it's because my ears popped while falling, but everything was quiet. It went from this fast wild ride to floating slowly down. It was so neat to look at the beautiful view from above. Parachuting was fun... until I started to feel nauseous. I was nervous about getting sick, because I get nauseous easily. Spinning around in the air did not help with that. My instructor gave me a bag in case I threw up. Luckily I didn't, at least while I was in the air. I was so embarrassed, but it was all worth it.
We came in for a very smooth, soft landing. I made it to the ground! I was so happy that I not only faced my fears, but had the time of my life. I was literally blown away by my experience. Other than getting super queasy, I have no regrets! I can always look back fondly and say I went skydiving. It was the best way to celebrate being 30.
Collin made me this amazing chocolate raspberry cake! He has become such a talented baker.
I have always been afraid of heights, so I wasn't sure if jumping out of a plane would help with that. I remember feeling more and more nervous on the days leading up to my birthday. Since Collin went skydiving, I asked him a lot of questions to prepare myself. Watching skydiving videos also helped put my mind at ease.
I woke up on my birthday feeling excited and hopeful. My heart began racing more and more when it came closer to that time. In just a few hours, I was going to be taking that leap of faith. When we arrived at the place, I kept telling myself, "just breathe." I was getting geared up and slowly realizing that it was all becoming more real.
While entering the plane, my thoughts were "I can't believe I'm doing this," and "this is crazy!" We were getting higher and higher and so was my anxiety. As we were about to jump out, I realized that there were people jumping by themselves! I felt very inexperienced, because I was. I was just glad I was strapped to someone who is an experienced skydiver.
We got ready to exit the plane! I stood up straight with my head back just like my instructor taught me. It was so freaky to stand on the edge like that. Before I knew it, we made the jump! My mind and my emotions could not comprehend what was going on at first. I was free-falling from the sky! I could feel the cold air rushing on my face. I instantly felt used to falling and put my arms out like I was flying. I could feel the adrenaline in my body. Instead of feeling afraid, I was literally on top of the world. It was the most amazing feeling ever!
My instructor pulled the parachute than it was instantly silent. I don't know if it's because my ears popped while falling, but everything was quiet. It went from this fast wild ride to floating slowly down. It was so neat to look at the beautiful view from above. Parachuting was fun... until I started to feel nauseous. I was nervous about getting sick, because I get nauseous easily. Spinning around in the air did not help with that. My instructor gave me a bag in case I threw up. Luckily I didn't, at least while I was in the air. I was so embarrassed, but it was all worth it.
We came in for a very smooth, soft landing. I made it to the ground! I was so happy that I not only faced my fears, but had the time of my life. I was literally blown away by my experience. Other than getting super queasy, I have no regrets! I can always look back fondly and say I went skydiving. It was the best way to celebrate being 30.
30th Birthday Pictures
Yeah! I still can't believe I'm 30
It was a cold, rainy day, but we managed to get some decent pictures
As Jennifer Gardner once said...
Celebrating with great friends
The cake is Autumn approved
My instructor and I right before skydiving
I did it! I made the jump! Probably the craziest thing I have ever done in my life, but it was the best feeling ever!
What a cool way to celebrate! I love it!:)
ReplyDelete"Blown away by my experience," was one of my favorite lines! Also, I loved that you drew several parallels between your feelings and the actions associated with skydiving itself; "We were getting higher and higher and so was my anxiety." It was poetically apt, engaging, and pleasant to read. What a great way to transition into a new decade of your life, taking risks and challenging yourself! Thank-you for sharing this with us!
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