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choose2dance

Learning to Fly.

Jul 21, 2008 14:04

Well, I did it...and posted it on YouTube! If you watch the whole video, some things to watch out for ( Read more... )

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Awesome! echschap July 22 2008, 05:38:05 UTC

Jess, you rock!!! What a fabulous experience. I really admire your courage. Not sure I could do this. Congratulations! Fr. H

Re: Awesome! choose2dance July 22 2008, 20:52:39 UTC

Thank you! It was definitely an incredible experience...definitely glad I went through with it!

shiftyeyeddogg July 22 2008, 14:11:47 UTC

That is incredible! I'm glad you had such a good experience. Your talking isn't obnoxious, although it's hilarious how you ARE posing and looking for the camera. And talking about your hair at the end is amazing.

choose2dance July 22 2008, 20:48:17 UTC

I know, I cringed a bit with the hair commentary. I actually thought to myself, "Was there NOTHING else you could have talked about?"

echsdoc July 22 2008, 15:42:30 UTC

Wow. Okay, Jess, props to you. What an awesome video. I was afraid someone with a spatula would be on the ground waiting for you, but it was a perfect experience. I don't think I could do it.

choose2dance July 22 2008, 20:51:24 UTC

It did go remarkably well...the instructor even commented on my perfect execution of the whole thing...apparently most people grab the door of the plane on the way out, which is a no-no. I didn't, but it was mostly because I was paranoid of screwing up and killing us.

And there was a moment of sheer terror (on film) when they opened the door up there where I really didn't think I could go through with it. I think we surprise ourselves sometimes, with what we can do.

Looks like you are enjoying the lake...When is the return trip?

oh my dear lord marimaris1 July 23 2008, 08:39:06 UTC

AHHHH! I have no words! I watched the whole thing and loved every minute of it. I actually got nervous for you right before you guys jumped out. How amazing. I REALLY want to do this one day. I think I would literally pee my pants but whatever! I love how calm your parents were.. how your dad was just munching on a chocolate bar (that was a chocolate bar, right?) my mom would have been FREAKING OUT. You are lucky your parents are not crazed Sicilians.

Your balls should be bronzed!

Now I'm never going to be able to sleep tonight!

Re: oh my dear lord choose2dance July 23 2008, 12:38:49 UTC

Yeah, that was a chocolate bar. I was so pleased they got that on camera...And that's not my mom, mind you, it's my friend's. I called my own mother right before we walked to the plane, and her response was, "God Dammit, I told you not to call me until it was over!!!" Sicilian, no--Crazed, yes.

Other than the one or two moments of sheer terror it was super crazy fun, and I am SO going again the minute I can afford it. I highly recommend it, to anyone, you would love it...Seriously worth the urine-stained pants, should it come to that.

sweet_you_rock July 28 2008, 20:32:07 UTC

Jess, I am so effing proud of you! This is amazing. I love the look of sheer joy--with just a hint of terror--on your face when you jump out of the plane. yes, i watched the whole nine minutes.

you're wonderful. way to go!

choose2dance July 29 2008, 22:17:32 UTC

I don't know how the terror only managed to come across as "a hint"! But it was worth it...you, me, coffee, soon. Seriously.