I'm a little backward....

[joyfall 0]

Not quite new to the forums.... (although so far not much more than a silent observer)

Not technically new at skydiving... (two tandoms)

And yet not quite begun. (Start my AFF this Saturday)

I feel it is finally time to make my introduction. Backward style.

I knew I wanted to skydive before I was 6 years old, watching parachutes landing on the beach every summer. We would spot them overhead from our backyard or out the window and race out to the sand for a closer look.

My head was always in the clouds as a kid... imagining what it would be like to soar out over the ocean with the birds.

Then one day almost 20 years later, I woke up and realized: I can be whatever I want. And I went on my first tandem skydive.

Was it what I expected? In the sense that it was different from anything I had ever experienced, yes I expected that. In the sense that I developed motion sickness beyond what the dramomine could cure, I was not thrilled. In the sense that I was completely unfearful throughout the whole process, and even on the ground it seemed to have more of a calming effect than one of excitement, I was surprised.

I was left with: I am very small. This life is so simple, so insignificant. My circumstances cannot make or break me. There is time. And yet, there is not much time. Make the most of it. Enjoy it.

And since then, I have been hanging out at elsinore, talking to people, reading the forums, learning, soaking it in, sustaining my excitement... and saving money.

And now finally... this Saturday... AFF1. It can't come soon enough.

(Hello, nice to meet you... my name is Kristina...)

I sometimes wonder whether all pleasures are not substitutes for joy. ~CS Lewis

[fossg 0]

I wish you well on your AFF. It is the way to go as far as training. There are a lot of good experienced jumpers at your home DZ. Have fun. Be safe

[DescensionX 0]

It sounds like you have a great outlook on life. And you're living it to the fullest! Your post struck a chord with me as a reminder to keep a positive outlook, even with all of the gloom and doom around us right now.

[Rstanley0312 1]

Gloom and doom is right! Notonly is it balls cold in Ohio but cloudy and windy..... I hate the off season.... just not enough jumping! I cannot wait for the Zhills holiday boogie! Welcom to the wonderful world of skydiving and to DZ.com.

Blues!

Rob

Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it.
Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000
www.fundraiseadventure.com

[skymama 37]

Welcome to the fourms!

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[joyfall 0]

Thanks guys!

Yes, I will definitely keep you posted on my progress...

I sometimes wonder whether all pleasures are not substitutes for joy. ~CS Lewis

[LisaH 0]

See you tomorrow. Woohoo!

I'll bring noodles.

Be yourself!
MooOOooOoo

[joyfall 0]

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See you tomorrow. Woohoo!

I'll bring noodles.

Mmmmm yum! Can't wait

I sometimes wonder whether all pleasures are not substitutes for joy. ~CS Lewis