At my age, I thought peer pressure was over! But when you have adventurous friends, they are certain to have you do things totally out of your comfort zone. I love a good roller coaster because they are fast & quick. However, I’ve never liked the idea of being suspended in the air for long periods of time.
My friend Tifany wanted a girl’s trip to Fort Walton Beach, Florida for her birthday this summer. Her one wish was for us to go parasailing! The thought of dangling over water just didn’t sit right with my spirit but I told her I’d be brave and do it…
It was time to fly! I listened to the captain’s instructions carefully. I was a nervous wreck even though I saw several people go up before it was our turn. I prayed and I prayed some more! Shockingly, the takeoff was very smooth. It was as though we glided right into the air. The wind was calm so we gently rocked back & forth while overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. I felt like I was on a giant swing in the sky. When I did relax, it was one of the most beautiful sites I’d ever seen! Parasailing was never on my bucket list of things to do but I’m so glad I did it.
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