I have finally caved and created a blog with all my spare time here in Boston. I've been in Boston since Wednesday night. D.C. was a great deal of fun. See the previous post for a link to my friends blog and you can see pictures. Well, for being in Boston for only a few days I've already had quite the adventures. Yesterday, I ventured out into the city to find a swimsuit for our upcoming beach party. Charlotte sent me to the closest Target---in Dorchester--the Rose Park x 10 of Boston (dun dun dun). As I walked through the streets of our founding fathers I couldn't help but wonder---Should I be carrying mace??? Needless to say, my trip was quite the adventure...but nothing compared to this morning.
At approximately 10:07 a.m. I jumped out of an airplane at 10,000 feet--plummeting myself at 120 miles per hour (176 feet per second) towards the earth! (As evidenced by the vibrating folds of skin and cheeks).
It was truly the craziest thing I have ever done in my entire life!!! Also one of the coolest experiences. The wind is so strong, you feel more "suspended" 
then you do that you are falling. It's almost as if you are flying in the air. You can even control where you go by pointing your toes a certian way or twisting your arms.
All I can say is that Tandam is the way to go. I told my partner I wanted to pull the cord, but upon my shock that I actually jumped out of the plane--I forgot. (Oops!) I guess it's really common for your brain to short circuit on your first jump. I was shaking for quite awhile after I landed. I was really nervous. I had to pee about 8 times before getting on the plane and there was only an hour wait! Now I know where the expression comes from "I was so scared I almost peed my pants." Good thing I wasn't the one who's cute didn't open right. They had to cut it away and use the reserve. But I did it anyway!!! Wahoo! What next? Hmmm....
POST SCRIPT
So, Hilary--you think that was flabby? I wasn't going to post this picture, but oh well... I can always delete it. :-)
I also have a video---I'll post it as soon as I get it!
6 comments:
AHAHAHAHHAHAHAH!!!! i just clicked on the photo of you so i can see the high res version... HOLY FLAB!!! no wonder you got a gym membership. :P (lol.. jk. i shudder to think what *MY* skin would do at that speed)
...skinny butt!!
-hil
That is so cool Amy!! I love that this is how you started your stint in Boston! Have an awesome time...!
deb
I can't believe you actually did that! My blog is www.jonnyandangsargent.blogspot.com
These were the greatest pictures ever. I love the song! I hope you have the time of your life! Love Mom
wow, you are so BRAVE. I could never ever do that. was the thrill addicting? do you want to do it again already? I'm glad you're having fun, I love DC, although i've only visited twice, never stayed an extended period out there. How long will you be out there?
I love the pictures! Thanks for sharing.
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