Hi Grace and others,
  I am new too.  I never thought I could jump and it has always scared the hell out of me the thought of jumping out of a plane.  But I went up with my housemate, who was learning to get certified.  He said I was pretty white the whole way up, but it was so excillerating that I am definately addicted!  It stills scares me and excites me to levels I have never felt before!  I did 2 tandems, one was a lesson and I am just waiting to get down to Mesquite to take the rest of them. (our drop zone closed for the winter shortly after my jump.)  I have plans for my jumping future but need to get certified first!  this site is great for learning too.  thanks, 
 MoQuote