Daizey 0 #1 February 10, 2004 My poor roommate. All last semester she had to deal with my pictures of skydiving, my videos, my talking about it. I thought Id drive her nuts...instead she became insanely interested in it. She began learning about the sport and beginning to intereact with others to learn some more. She even joined dropzone.com as NYKim06 to gain some knowledge. But according to her, she was in no way ready to jump. Since Kim was overweight she wasn't sure she could jump or if she'd even be comfortable doing it, so for awhile she kinda put the idea in the back of her head. Her self-confidence wasn't very high and she began talking about it less and less. I began to think she gave up hope. Until a few weeks ago. I got a call from Kim telling me she joined a weight loss program and was doing really well. She was so proud of herself. When i went up to visit her that weekend, i got to see her goal sheet. There was a statement that said "I want to lose weight because..." followed by a blank. The blank said "because my dream is to go skydiving" Kim has so far lost 13 pounds and shes put various skydiving pics up in her room to keep her motivated. I don't know about you, but i find this story extremely inspiring. I love to see people doing all they can to achieve their dreams. Kims dream is to skydive, and this summer she WILL jump-and I know she couldn't be more happy. *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #2 February 10, 2004 Tell her she has my support!!!!!!! way to go!!!if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedToJump 0 #3 February 10, 2004 It sounds like she really wants this to happen and is working hard towards her goal. With determination like that she's bound to acheive it. She's already put more in to it then a lot of people who do skydive and she hasn't even made a jump yet. Go Kim, you can do it! Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #4 February 10, 2004 Go Kim!!!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #5 February 10, 2004 That's incredible. Good for her. Keep it up Kim. You'll thank yourself someday, trust me. -Kramer The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #6 February 10, 2004 That really is pretty cool Good on her. She's got my support too. dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #7 February 10, 2004 hey , I remember kim. glad she's gonna find the sky! she was very shy when I met her but she seems like she'd be into the scene at a dz. good for herMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #8 February 10, 2004 Your post gave me goosebumps! Tell Kim to keep dreaming and keep doing Daizey! Good for her Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmpnkramer 0 #9 February 10, 2004 That is outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know a few women who started skydiving and lost a bunch of weight after they started. The before and after pictures are unbelievable. I am behind her 100%. It is too bad that more people in our Country could not find something that they enjoy enough to get in shape for it. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD LLLLLLLLLLLUCK!!!!!!!!! I am sure you will achieve what you wish Kim. Always remember that nothing in life comes easy. Laters, .The REAL KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER! "HESITATION CAUSES DEATH!!!" "Be Slow to Fall into Friendship; but when Thou Art in, Continue Firm & Constant." - SOCRATES Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #10 February 10, 2004 I need a tissue :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian84 0 #11 February 10, 2004 We're all rooting for ya Kim, you can do it!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #12 February 10, 2004 There's a VERY cool woman at SD Atlanta that woke up one day and decided to change her life. She lost 40 lbs or more and has become quite a good skydiver! Skydiving changes a lot of people's lives for the better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #13 February 10, 2004 That's awesome! Thanks for sharing that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #14 February 10, 2004 Sweet! Best of wishes to Kim.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites WrongWay 0 #15 February 10, 2004 That's SO AWESOME!!! You tell her I said to keep up the good work, and we're all behind her!! Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites boxingrrl 0 #16 February 10, 2004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanuckInUSA 0 #17 February 10, 2004 Tell her that we wish her luck in pursuing her dreams. And if she does make that jump, maybe some DZ.COMers who live and jump at the same DZ can be there for her as well. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites countryscrub 0 #18 February 10, 2004 right on good luck with that and watch out kim your energy is gonna go through the roof ...added bonis _________________________________________ i used to do alot of things ....skydiving wont be one of them :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #19 February 10, 2004 When I get down to what I should be, I might have the nerve to post a pic of where I came from...my first jump was 20 lbs ago. I'm trying to work hard to shed the rest right now! Ideas, please post on my poll thread! And tell your roommate Daizey congrats!! And whatever she's doing that's working, for Pete's sake LET ME KNOW!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #20 February 10, 2004 That is sooooo beautiful, Daizey! I am totally 110% behind her. Let Kim know that we are rooting for her to achieve her goals!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nykim06 0 #21 February 10, 2004 Hey Guy! this is Kim thanks for all the support. I am doing really well I can not wait to go skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Daizey 0 #22 February 11, 2004 Thanks guys for all your kind words and support for her! This is exactly what she needs Kim, Im so proud of ya...i can't wait to see ya acomplish your dream *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #23 February 11, 2004 If you need any inspiration just watch my vid! It sucks but it IS inspirational. Link at the bottom of my post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nykim06 0 #24 February 11, 2004 hey i liked the video. it is very kewl and everytime that i think of givin up cause it is to hard i will think about that video and rember what my goal is thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #25 February 11, 2004 Quoteit is very kewl and everytime that i think of givin up cause it is to hard i will think about that video and rember what my goal is thanks Oh WOW...you are gonna make me be serious for a moment. Thank you so much. I have found NO greater joy than videoing newbies. Their enthusiasm is infectious. I have watched that video probably 100 times and EVERY time I see Andrea wave her fist around on the rodeo I almost shed a tear. Hopefully you get some of that THRILLING feeling from the video. Just wait until you taste the sky! If I can EVER do aything for you let me know! I'm the world's LARGEST COACH whore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
freeflir29 0 #12 February 10, 2004 There's a VERY cool woman at SD Atlanta that woke up one day and decided to change her life. She lost 40 lbs or more and has become quite a good skydiver! Skydiving changes a lot of people's lives for the better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #13 February 10, 2004 That's awesome! Thanks for sharing that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #14 February 10, 2004 Sweet! Best of wishes to Kim.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites WrongWay 0 #15 February 10, 2004 That's SO AWESOME!!! You tell her I said to keep up the good work, and we're all behind her!! Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites boxingrrl 0 #16 February 10, 2004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanuckInUSA 0 #17 February 10, 2004 Tell her that we wish her luck in pursuing her dreams. And if she does make that jump, maybe some DZ.COMers who live and jump at the same DZ can be there for her as well. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites countryscrub 0 #18 February 10, 2004 right on good luck with that and watch out kim your energy is gonna go through the roof ...added bonis _________________________________________ i used to do alot of things ....skydiving wont be one of them :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #19 February 10, 2004 When I get down to what I should be, I might have the nerve to post a pic of where I came from...my first jump was 20 lbs ago. I'm trying to work hard to shed the rest right now! Ideas, please post on my poll thread! And tell your roommate Daizey congrats!! And whatever she's doing that's working, for Pete's sake LET ME KNOW!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #20 February 10, 2004 That is sooooo beautiful, Daizey! I am totally 110% behind her. Let Kim know that we are rooting for her to achieve her goals!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nykim06 0 #21 February 10, 2004 Hey Guy! this is Kim thanks for all the support. I am doing really well I can not wait to go skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Daizey 0 #22 February 11, 2004 Thanks guys for all your kind words and support for her! This is exactly what she needs Kim, Im so proud of ya...i can't wait to see ya acomplish your dream *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #23 February 11, 2004 If you need any inspiration just watch my vid! It sucks but it IS inspirational. Link at the bottom of my post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nykim06 0 #24 February 11, 2004 hey i liked the video. it is very kewl and everytime that i think of givin up cause it is to hard i will think about that video and rember what my goal is thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #25 February 11, 2004 Quoteit is very kewl and everytime that i think of givin up cause it is to hard i will think about that video and rember what my goal is thanks Oh WOW...you are gonna make me be serious for a moment. Thank you so much. I have found NO greater joy than videoing newbies. Their enthusiasm is infectious. I have watched that video probably 100 times and EVERY time I see Andrea wave her fist around on the rodeo I almost shed a tear. Hopefully you get some of that THRILLING feeling from the video. Just wait until you taste the sky! If I can EVER do aything for you let me know! I'm the world's LARGEST COACH whore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
weegegirl 2 #13 February 10, 2004 That's awesome! Thanks for sharing that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #14 February 10, 2004 Sweet! Best of wishes to Kim.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites WrongWay 0 #15 February 10, 2004 That's SO AWESOME!!! You tell her I said to keep up the good work, and we're all behind her!! Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites boxingrrl 0 #16 February 10, 2004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanuckInUSA 0 #17 February 10, 2004 Tell her that we wish her luck in pursuing her dreams. And if she does make that jump, maybe some DZ.COMers who live and jump at the same DZ can be there for her as well. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites countryscrub 0 #18 February 10, 2004 right on good luck with that and watch out kim your energy is gonna go through the roof ...added bonis _________________________________________ i used to do alot of things ....skydiving wont be one of them :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #19 February 10, 2004 When I get down to what I should be, I might have the nerve to post a pic of where I came from...my first jump was 20 lbs ago. I'm trying to work hard to shed the rest right now! Ideas, please post on my poll thread! And tell your roommate Daizey congrats!! And whatever she's doing that's working, for Pete's sake LET ME KNOW!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #20 February 10, 2004 That is sooooo beautiful, Daizey! I am totally 110% behind her. Let Kim know that we are rooting for her to achieve her goals!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nykim06 0 #21 February 10, 2004 Hey Guy! this is Kim thanks for all the support. I am doing really well I can not wait to go skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Daizey 0 #22 February 11, 2004 Thanks guys for all your kind words and support for her! This is exactly what she needs Kim, Im so proud of ya...i can't wait to see ya acomplish your dream *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #23 February 11, 2004 If you need any inspiration just watch my vid! It sucks but it IS inspirational. Link at the bottom of my post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nykim06 0 #24 February 11, 2004 hey i liked the video. it is very kewl and everytime that i think of givin up cause it is to hard i will think about that video and rember what my goal is thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #25 February 11, 2004 Quoteit is very kewl and everytime that i think of givin up cause it is to hard i will think about that video and rember what my goal is thanks Oh WOW...you are gonna make me be serious for a moment. Thank you so much. I have found NO greater joy than videoing newbies. Their enthusiasm is infectious. I have watched that video probably 100 times and EVERY time I see Andrea wave her fist around on the rodeo I almost shed a tear. Hopefully you get some of that THRILLING feeling from the video. Just wait until you taste the sky! If I can EVER do aything for you let me know! I'm the world's LARGEST COACH whore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
ladyskydiver 0 #14 February 10, 2004 Sweet! Best of wishes to Kim.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #15 February 10, 2004 That's SO AWESOME!!! You tell her I said to keep up the good work, and we're all behind her!! Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #17 February 10, 2004 Tell her that we wish her luck in pursuing her dreams. And if she does make that jump, maybe some DZ.COMers who live and jump at the same DZ can be there for her as well. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countryscrub 0 #18 February 10, 2004 right on good luck with that and watch out kim your energy is gonna go through the roof ...added bonis _________________________________________ i used to do alot of things ....skydiving wont be one of them :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #19 February 10, 2004 When I get down to what I should be, I might have the nerve to post a pic of where I came from...my first jump was 20 lbs ago. I'm trying to work hard to shed the rest right now! Ideas, please post on my poll thread! And tell your roommate Daizey congrats!! And whatever she's doing that's working, for Pete's sake LET ME KNOW!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #20 February 10, 2004 That is sooooo beautiful, Daizey! I am totally 110% behind her. Let Kim know that we are rooting for her to achieve her goals!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nykim06 0 #21 February 10, 2004 Hey Guy! this is Kim thanks for all the support. I am doing really well I can not wait to go skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daizey 0 #22 February 11, 2004 Thanks guys for all your kind words and support for her! This is exactly what she needs Kim, Im so proud of ya...i can't wait to see ya acomplish your dream *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #23 February 11, 2004 If you need any inspiration just watch my vid! It sucks but it IS inspirational. Link at the bottom of my post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nykim06 0 #24 February 11, 2004 hey i liked the video. it is very kewl and everytime that i think of givin up cause it is to hard i will think about that video and rember what my goal is thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #25 February 11, 2004 Quoteit is very kewl and everytime that i think of givin up cause it is to hard i will think about that video and rember what my goal is thanks Oh WOW...you are gonna make me be serious for a moment. Thank you so much. I have found NO greater joy than videoing newbies. Their enthusiasm is infectious. I have watched that video probably 100 times and EVERY time I see Andrea wave her fist around on the rodeo I almost shed a tear. Hopefully you get some of that THRILLING feeling from the video. Just wait until you taste the sky! If I can EVER do aything for you let me know! I'm the world's LARGEST COACH whore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
freeflir29 0 #25 February 11, 2004 Quoteit is very kewl and everytime that i think of givin up cause it is to hard i will think about that video and rember what my goal is thanks Oh WOW...you are gonna make me be serious for a moment. Thank you so much. I have found NO greater joy than videoing newbies. Their enthusiasm is infectious. I have watched that video probably 100 times and EVERY time I see Andrea wave her fist around on the rodeo I almost shed a tear. Hopefully you get some of that THRILLING feeling from the video. Just wait until you taste the sky! If I can EVER do aything for you let me know! I'm the world's LARGEST COACH whore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites