mellow 0 #1 June 22, 2009 i was supposed to start aff on thursday, and was so psyched to get up in the air, and finally, after 2 tandems, jump with my own parachute- and now, because of forces beyond my control, i have to WAIT....probably another week...which feels like an eternity. this feeling of being soooo ready, all the butterflies (stomache ache, actually), and coming to the end of a 4 week wait since i had decided to do this, only to find out i have to WAIT some MORE..... deflated....that's how i feel now. ok. i'm done whining. hopefully i'll start the weekend of the 4th.Jennifer don't ask yourself what the world needs, ask yourself what makes you come alive. and then go do that, because what the world needs is people that come alive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parafoil27 0 #2 June 22, 2009 I feel your pain totally. I was there not so long ago. Due to some issues with a DZ closing down and a lot of other stuff including the weather it took me a year to get my A. Once i got my A and i found a new place to jump they had no gear to rent. I now have my own gear so now things are alot better although i'm waiting for a reserve pack now. Fortunaly for me one of the awesome guys i jump with let me jump a pilot 188 he had while he jumped another rig. It was really a good jump and i had so much fun it really recharged my passion for the sport. To top it all off the jump ended with a good soft stand up landing. Some weeks are bad but all it takes is one good day to bring it all back to ya. Good Luck on you future jumps! EARTH! Short bus of the universe, since the year T+10.3 billion! REV. DUDEMIESTER D.S.#120 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #3 June 22, 2009 I had a month to wait, it'll all come in due time 1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sapphire 0 #4 June 22, 2009 But just think of how amazing it's going to feel when you finally do get to take that step out the door and arch! I know it's hard... but the waiting will be over before you know it - then you're in for one helluva time! "One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar" ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mellow 0 #5 June 22, 2009 yea... i feel like crap right now. but i'll recover, i'll get my enthusiasm back.Jennifer don't ask yourself what the world needs, ask yourself what makes you come alive. and then go do that, because what the world needs is people that come alive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NiteQwill 0 #6 June 22, 2009 I had the same feeling. I once went 5 days, OMG!!! 5 days! Without jumping... felt like an eternity...Don't worry, every second will be worth it when you feel the cool wind in your face at 13000 ft. "Fail, fail again. Fail better." -Samuel Beckett Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fastphil 0 #7 June 22, 2009 A week is a long time considering time practicing the sport is measured in seconds... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mellow 0 #8 June 22, 2009 thanks. i feel better today. what's another week when i've already waited a month.....Jennifer don't ask yourself what the world needs, ask yourself what makes you come alive. and then go do that, because what the world needs is people that come alive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #9 June 23, 2009 Quote But just think of how amazing it's going to feel when you finally do get to take that step out the door and arch! I know it's hard... but the waiting will be over before you know it - then you're in for one helluva time! Wait...you're suppose to arch? I thought that the fetal position was the optimal freefall position. And Jennifer, if you need some way to pass the time, I can help you. It will be almost as good as your skydive, so in a way, I'll be helping prepare you for your experience in a week. I'm easy, just not cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gato 0 #10 June 24, 2009 Quote ....this feeling of being soooo ready, all the butterflies (stomache ache, actually), and coming to the end of a 4 week wait since i had decided to do this... You needn't worry about the butterflies - trust me, they will return. This might actually be a very good thing. In the coming week, you might learn something you can use on your next jump (from your instructors, or The Skydiver's Handbook - get a copy if you don't have one already.) Remember to tell your instructors how much you learned on DZ.com - they LOVE that. Really. You're going to have a blast!T.I.N.S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sapphire 0 #11 June 24, 2009 Quote Wait...you're suppose to arch? I thought that the fetal position was the optimal freefall position. LOL! I tried it once for shits n giggles - tis not optimal, but good for making you go "WTF am I doing?!" ... feels good to know you can correct it immediately though without prompting from your instructors! "One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar" ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #12 June 24, 2009 Quote You needn't worry about the butterflies - trust me, they will return. This might actually be a very good thing. In the coming week, you might learn something you can use on your next jump (from your instructors, or The Skydiver's Handbook - get a copy if you don't have one already.) Remember to tell your instructors how much you learned on DZ.com - they LOVE that. Really. You're going to have a blast! For me it wasn't butterflies...it was pterodactyles. Big. Scary. Poisonous. Loud. Pterodactyls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mellow 0 #13 June 24, 2009 Quote You needn't worry about the butterflies - trust me, they will return. yea...the're back...along with scary dreams at night that want me to question my sanity for doing this. Quote This might actually be a very good thing. In the coming week, you might learn something you can use on your next jump (from your instructors, or The Skydiver's Handbook i agree. everything is working out for the best...and yea, i have that book, and the sim...so now i have yet another week to wait and read some more... Quote Remember to tell your instructors how much you learned on DZ.com - they LOVE that. Really. haha! Quote You're going to have a blast! i can't wait! fjc is the thurs 2nd, then i'm going to get as many jumps in as i can all weekend....Jennifer don't ask yourself what the world needs, ask yourself what makes you come alive. and then go do that, because what the world needs is people that come alive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #14 June 25, 2009 could be worse.....if you are ever out with an injury it seems like an eternity....was out for 3 months and it was never ending torment ------ now going a week isn't so bad.....of course we are a weekend only dropzone so it does give me something to look forward to. I love to torture livendive every chance i get......... DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
