Skydiving in Ocean City, Maryland

5/27/10 Wow. I really did it!

My instructor's name is Daniel Williams.
Thank you, Daniel!! I had a great jump and felt completely comfortable all the way down with you.

The worst part was when I had to approach the open door and step onto the little runner 'step' just outside the door. Before that, I wasn't nervous at all. I sat in the shade with water and a book and read for an hour before the jump. I thought if they had an earlier time, I could jump sooner.

Into the harness, nothing.
Getting into the plane, nothing.
Daniel strapping us together, nothing.
That door opening, "uhhh..."
Stepping to the little step, deep breath...

Remember: the worst that happens (he told me before we started) is that we fall out too soon. We'll still reach the ground safely.

The full "rush" of the jump came at that moment standing at the door. The rest was just fun. :)

My shirt says, "Epilepsy can kiss my ass." :-D

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Education

Tags:

• Ocean City Skydiving
• epilepsy
• conquering epilepsy

[delgado4652]

Awesome video!! Were you the one pulling the straps to release the parachutes? I noticed him tapping your shoulder before they released but I wasn't sure.

[szrgirl]

@delgado4652 Nah - He told me he'd let me know before he pulled the chute, so he tapped me on the shoulder.

If you want to try skydiving, go to Ocean City. They are awesome. If I ever decide to do it again, I'm going back (consider, I live in Georgia) and requesting Daniel specifically.

Thanks for the comment!!

[delgado4652]

@szrgirl Oh ok, thanks for the answer! It looks fun, so if I ever go I'll be sure to go there! :D

[clobberella]

That's awesome! I'm jealous.

[watchman001]

just did it saturday at oc md. freakin great.