VanillaSkyGirl

As some of you know, last wknd I did levels 1 & 2. This wknd I did level 3 twice (lost alti awareness the first time, and had to be told to pull), then level 4. And on Sunday I did levels 5,6 & 7! Now, just my hop n pop left, i'm feeling major confident and am having a blast! WOW~ You are like a little tornado, whipping through all the levels. Congratualtions and you have every right to be proud. You are so incredibly awesome, girl!

my lower back is a bit sore today from using them lower muscles, right in the general area of where the kidneys are. Wow! I have experienced this before, and I asssumed it affected me more than others due to my health condition. I really think that SkyNangel is affected more because of her health problems, too. It is good to know that others have felt this, too.

I was diagnosed with Vesicoureteral Reflux at the age of three. I think that I'm going to cry. I myself have 2 chronic illnesses that I have had for about 13 years of my life. It's funny, but most people have no idea that I have these conditions. It's really embarrassing, but I am "outing" myself. I have endometriosis and interstitial cystistis (I struggle to urinate fully every time I go as my body will not release it. My urologist say that my bladder basically destoys itself. It's VERY painful.) However, unlike others that are unable to function in every day life, I push myself to try things that are physically challenging for anyone, like skydiving. Your health condition, like mine, is very, very tricky and out of your control. There are things that the average person may be able to do that may be VERY difficult and painful for you or me, but they CAN be done to a certain point. People do not realize how difficult this can be because we have problems with something that is a daily natural function that others take for granted. Please PM me anytime as I understand your pain. Our difficulties are far greater than they appear as immune disorders have no mercy on our bodies. I have major swelling and internal bleeding from lesions (or bleed when I "go" to urinate). I am in pain every second of my life, but my body has become acclimated to this. You probably also have a high pain threshold. Just know your boundaries. I have to recommend that you establish for yourself what your body can physically handle. When I first began to have problems at the age of 19, it was so hard for me. All I did was go through my rigorous college schedule, and when I wasn't in class or doing my homework, I tried to rest in bed as much as possible. Now, I am better able to handle my health problems, but I still have to know when to stop. I am not supposed to drive long distance (although I drive at least 1 1/2 hours to my DZ) and sit ("sit-flying hurts"), bend-over or squat (no packing), or carry too much weight (AFF was difficult as the rig weighed 1/2 my total body weight). You know, stress causes flare-ups, so I was constantly getting sick when I first began to skydive. This may be what happened to you. There is very little that I could find about your illness, so you have to decide what you should do for yourself. I did an AFF1 as my first skydive, so I know about stress. Also, I do not know if you are on daily meds, but I realized pretty quickly that I cannot take my daily medication until I am done skydiving for the day. Some meds can cause you to be incredibly sleepy which may not go away in the air. (I know personally. ) It is a VERY difficult, but this is how much I LOVE skydiving. To say that I am sacrificing a little is an understatement. However, it is worth it. I hope that if you think that you want to go on and learn to skydive, that you make the decision based on what YOU BELIEVE that you can do. Your health condition can only rule part of your life, you can always take back some of the power over your body. Skydiving is a very mental sport. We can fly because we believe it. This applies to you and me, too. Acceptance of our conditions and working with what we have makes it possible to incorporate skydiving into our lives.

Huh? Here I was getting ready to send ((((((((((((VIBES)))))))))))))))

Welcome to the family, Rocket!

Marriage is a decision, one that takes making again and again. The magic is that when it works, it's magic, because two people decide, again and again, that the decision is worth making. What could be cooler. Amen, Wendy! You have such a good heart. As a child and teenager, I did not know anyone whose parents were divorced or unhappily married. Over the years, I have met a little bit of everything. Sadly, divorce was beginning to look commonplace. It's nice to know that there are loving couples like Duece and his wife who understand each other and what love and commitment is really all about.

ROFLMAO~

Geez! Why did I set off the alarm? Edited to add: Maybe it was just the wand, then! It seems like I am the only one that has had problems.

I give up. Oh well, I tried.

Is it possible that it is the suit is Kurupee? Read this thread first: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=343962;search_string=Brasil%20freefly%20suit;#343962 http://www.Kurupee.com/

I think that this is what you are looking for ~ http://www.zutesute.com/index.html

I set off the alarm on my international flight recently. I took off everything that I could, including my shoes. A female security guard even had to frisk me and kept looking towards my neck and upper body area to see what it could be. We concluded that it was the underwire on my bra. (She even cupped and pulled the bra away from my breasts to make sure.) They didn't even look at my bags, just ME as I set off the alarm. Later, I realized that I was wearing my closing pin necklace under my turtleneck (the thickness of the fabric fold concealed it). I still don't know what was to blame. This was my second time setting off the alarm and being frisked in that way. Could it be the metal plate in my head? LOL! No, seriously, has anyone else had this problem, and what set off the alarm?

Our civilization was built by geeks and nerds. If it were up to the rest we'd still be living in trees. Here!!! Here!!! Long live the nerds~

Oooooooh! Happy 25th Birthday, Thinker!!! "Sadsue", I left you a little message on your machine. I'll call again tomorrow~

Make him write, "I adore The Skymama Goddess" 100 times... with his tongue on your... back! LOL! That'll teach him!

I agree, and this professional photographer had the most beautiful portfolio. I personally love drawing still life, including the nude human figure. I graduated from Otis Parsons Art College, which is where I was first exposed to this type of artwork. It has been a while since I have drawn still life, in general, and I miss the beauty of it.

Smack down those levels, baby! LOL!

The Sugar Gliderz wear Firefly suits and they can keep up with anyone. Those girls are so lovely and graceful in the air!

Firefly...I tell every tiny girl that I know to go to Sherri for their freefly suit. If she can make a suit to fit me(different pattern/style than the others), then she can use that original pattern to fit you, too.

Wow, Steph, this is really fascinating to read about. Thank you for your comments and expertise!

Thank you for making me LOL!~

Sometimes... but I get complaints... And not just about my feet either... My butt smells too but butt smell is an entirely different thread. OMGod! That reminds me of this thread. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=397681;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread ROFLMAO! ROFLMAO! ROFLMAO! I hope that this wasn't about you. It was probably the most shockingly funny thread that I have ever read.

The bottom one with a gray collar!