Isn't this cool???

Here's the videographer - who films all aspects of your skydive. There's a special camera mounted to the helmet. Not only do you get still pictures - you get a film, too!

I guess that makes me a star of a movie!! Anyway ....

She (yes, she!!) is hanging on to the side of the plane so she can film the jumper in the plane getting ready to jump, the scoot up to the edge of the door (2 feet of living hell and the longest 30 seconds of my life) and then, finally - the videographer lets go and videos you as you get shoved out the door and into the air.

Now, she's got one exciting job!!
I'm thoroughly jealous!!

OK - here's the truth ....

I wasn't scared "AT ALL" until I had to schooch to the edge of the plane's door.

I screamed my head off when I looked out and saw the ground 2 1/2 miles below!!!!!!! There's no words to describe the emotion behind the experience.

My teacher was great and was such a pro!! I was screaming and laughing at the same time. I was in awe of the world and can still recall that moment.

Actually, I use the whole experience as a tool to help me through life. If I can voluntarily jump out of a plane, than I can do anything!!

I truly am a different person! I can't wait until June 2002 so I can jump again. This time, I'm gonna wear pink - last year I wore blue. After all, the jumpsuits are really cool and part of the fun of it! I loved having all that gear strapped to me. (I shall not comment any further on said topic.)