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It has been 3 weeks since I made my first skydive. I'm sure I will look back on this month as one of the most positive times in my life.

Since I started preparing to jump, my life has changed for the better in many ways. I am in the best shape I have ever been in. I exercise and eat better. I have lost 10 kilos. I fit into clothes that I bought years ago and have never worn.

I got rid of my television. I bought a bicycle. (Actually, I bought two.)

And, I learned to skydive.

I wish I had done this years ago, but I don't think I would have been able to.

Because I injured myself on my first skydive, I won't be jumping again for at least another month. I may never jump again. But I'm glad about what I have learned, about jumping, and about myself.

I have lost one friend. But I have met many new people.

I don't know where I want to go with skydiving. I'm taking it one step at a time. I doubt that I'll ever be a BASE jumper. But I am posting this here, because I would never have been able to jump, or even have had the idea to, without encouragement from some very supportive folks who regularly post here.

I want to thank you all.

The world is one giant drop zone now, Bonnie! - Seth Blake

[GreenMachine 0]

Glad you enjoyed your jump & the positive side affects!

O0h Yeah --- bicycles beat TV any day

Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

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Glad you enjoyed your jump & the positive side affects!

O0h Yeah --- bicycles beat TV any day

Thanks! Now if it would only stop raining so I could go for a long bike ride in the country...

The world is one giant drop zone now, Bonnie! - Seth Blake

[virgin-burner 1]

there's nothing like bad weather.. only bad clothes!

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