SkyDiveLasVegas

June 6, 2010

Dear Blogger World-

I went skydiving in Boulder NV. Yes, it was the craziest thing I have ever done. I would say its more crazy than even my tattoo! It was a fun full weekend. Saturday morning Shae and Nate got down here early enough to do lunch, shopping, movie, dinner and wal-mart! I was constantly telling them not to talk about our sky dive adventure we were to have in the morning because I didnt want to freak myself out. I admit I kept my cool pretty well. Even when I was sitting in the smallest plane I have ever seen thinking we wouldnt even be able to get off the ground with it packed full like sardines in a can. I for some reason was the smallest one in our group, which automatically nominated me to be the first to "jump". I say, "jump" because I did not stand at the open door and jump to possibly my death. I was kneeling at this open door strapped extremely close and personal to man which I didnt even know his name. Then, without so much as a warning or even a nod he leaned out of the door which despite my efforts to lean back into the plane we were free falling at 15,000 feet! Then my nerves left and went where ever my stomach went and we fell for roughly 60 seconds. Can I just add that those 60 well, 58 seconds that I realized what it was I was doing, were the BEST 58 seconds of my life thus far. Its going to take a big advent to top this one thats for sure! He (the nameless) pulled the rip cord and out came our parachute successfully. I got to put my hands up and "steer" the chute. This is when the motion sickness kicked in and I felt hot and dizzy. I had a graceful ride down with a beautiful view of Nevada and Lake Meed but as soon as we hit the hot desert I hate to admit I through up a little. Gross I know. Who would have thought you would get motion sickness sky diving.. not me thats for sure. Anyways, bloggers of the world, despite my greatest efforts to make everyone jealous the ending sure ruins it for everyone but me! I had the time of my life with my friends. I will probably never forget this in all my years, until I get develop Alzheimer's. But, until then be jealous be very jealous.

Shae, Nate, Sam- Before we jumped. Thought it could be our last photo.

Our super cool group. Louisiana and Nottingham were represented as well!

Sam, Shae- Our possible last trip to wally and last chance to have zookies!