Yesterday we returned from our first trip to Vegas as parents. We left Lauren in very good hands but it was really hard.
Finally, after safety checks and command voices, I walk through the double sliding doors out onto the platform, the heat is a stifling 98 degrees. I was commanded to turn to the right and hold on to the railing so they can clip my harness on to the middle of my back - the view is amazing at sunset. I was petrified but knew it was too late....knuckles white!
I stood with toes hanging over the edge of the blue platform. Holding on to the rails at either side as I had been instructed. The harness was pushing me, I didn't like it. I had to squelch my automatic "flight or fight response". Neither option was appropriate. The attendant shouted "here comes your countdown....3...2....1"....and I jump!
I fling myself from the platform just to end the overwhelming anxiety and immediately gravity grabs me and drags me toward the earth with such force it knocks the wind out of me and I exhale loudly - "Huh!!!" leaving my breath behind. It is crushing and I closed my eyes for a split second - I was thinking - how bad it sucked! ......and then
The harness slows me down and all of a sudden swoosh, I am floating....flying....soaring, arms stretched out wide and it is awesome. I jumped at sunset so I had the most amazing night sky and I could see the Vegas lights and then zzzzzziiiip! Booom...I landed....and I thanked god it was over!!!!!
It was a great exercise in facing my fears and living my life to the fullest....but I was so happy to be done!
I loved the hotel we stayed at - Vdara. Located in the new "City Center" complex. I highly recommend it. The room was awesome - views of the Bellagio fountains next door. The location was perfect, an oasis, in the middle of the strip. Aria next door had the casino, shops and restaurants.
We saw Zumanity and Peepshow. I loved both ADULT venues. I had read some critical reviews about Holly Madison's Peepshow. Seriously, let's face it! You pay because you get to see her boobs...she doesn't have to be a professional dancer or singer. Also I had heard Zumanity was overly obnoxious and I didn't see it that way. It was so much fun....the circus acts were awesome and it was very humorous.
I did my Skyjump at Stratosphere. You know, when you get to the 108th floor and you are looking down 855 ft I cannot explain how scared you are or how you have to mentally talk to yourself to keep yourself calm.
Waiting for your turn is excruciating! I waited with four men and called "ladies first" on the elevator to the top just so I could GO! Nobody argued. I was joking around with them as we gazed down and waited for the group before us to finish- just to lighten the mood. I said I was going to jump Iron Man style - "you complete me!"
I stood with toes hanging over the edge of the blue platform. Holding on to the rails at either side as I had been instructed. The harness was pushing me, I didn't like it. I had to squelch my automatic "flight or fight response". Neither option was appropriate. The attendant shouted "here comes your countdown....3...2....1"....and I jump!
I fling myself from the platform just to end the overwhelming anxiety and immediately gravity grabs me and drags me toward the earth with such force it knocks the wind out of me and I exhale loudly - "Huh!!!" leaving my breath behind. It is crushing and I closed my eyes for a split second - I was thinking - how bad it sucked! ......and then
The harness slows me down and all of a sudden swoosh, I am floating....flying....soaring, arms stretched out wide and it is awesome. I jumped at sunset so I had the most amazing night sky and I could see the Vegas lights and then zzzzzziiiip! Booom...I landed....and I thanked god it was over!!!!!
It was a great exercise in facing my fears and living my life to the fullest....but I was so happy to be done!
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Your description of the jump raised MY blood pressure! Oh my God, there is NO WAY I could do that. I am amazed by you! Simply in awe!
I so admire you!!! For both your determination and for setting a goal and mastering it. You look mighty fine in that black dress too - you go girl!!
Ditto on the black dress!!!
You must be so proud of yourself. You challenged yourself and didn't back out of it...nerves of steel! Congratulations!
Wow, what an accomplishment. Congrats!!! And while lots of people can look great in a black dress, I think you also rocked that jumpsuit-you're so skinny!!!!!!
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