moodyskydiver

This sucks! It looks like theres gonna be beautiful weather at Skydive Dallas this weekend and I'm stuck at home with the damn Flu,feeling like crap! Hope you guys have fun. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

My New Year's resolutions: 1.Jump 2.Get my A license 3.Hope 2003 doesnt SUCK as much as 2002 did "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

LOL! I'm a step ahead of ya...my SDU coach is female so no worries there.I'm not into females..like guys waaaaayy too much for that.But I'm not worried anyway b/c its not like I'm very "sought after" anyway. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

I watched the video of a friend of mine jumping his dad's para plane that he'd used in the 70s.He was telling me ths history about it and stuff..pretty cool to learn. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Well,since I'm in that void between having completed AFF and having my A I'm kinda torn on the whole dating instructors thing. It all kinda depends on the people,the situation etc..but I do agree w/keeping professional w/your students. I wouldnt mess w/my instructor..but I *might* mess with someone who is an instuctor as long as they arent a part of my training.That make sense? Just MHO...take it w/a grain of salt. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

I hope you have a safe trip.Have fun y'all. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Not sure just what to say anymore.Thanks y'all. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

I'll probably be at Skydive Dallas this weekend. Its by far my favorite...lots of super cool people. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Yea Chile!

My list: $150 35mm Cannon camera buncha film for said camera roadside emergency kit w/various tools,fuses,lights,first aid stuff, and a cute little air compressor for flats. a nice collectors box set of the Harry Potter books cute stuffed animals chocolate! **relief in knowing I dont have to do holiday shopping for another year! (...and did I mention my new custom rig will be here the 3rd week of Jan? ) "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

I'd like to cast my vote for skybytch. Shes shown great strength and leadership as a role model for the women in our sport.She is always helpful when people have questions or need help no matter if the problem at hand is skydiving related or personal.Her achievements this year have reminded us all to keep reaching for our own dreams. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

LOL hope springs eternal doesnt it? (and you're a bit early for Mardi Gras.) "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

What? You didnt actually think I was gonna post my DDs did ya? Bwaaaahahahaha!!!! "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Heres some boobies for ya. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Thanks for all the advice y'all. This all still sucks.As bad as it seems,I cannot remain her friend after she has slapped me down so many times.She has used me for the last time. Last year she didnt have the $$ for her oldest daughter to come visit her for Christmas,so I bought her plane ticket so that she could be here.I've helped her with groceries and bills.I was there for her when she found out she had cancer...when her husband ran out on her b/c "he couldnt handle seeing her die from cancer." I was there every time he beat her and did drugs around her children.(I tried to escort them into another room for "hide and seek" or to watch a movie away from him and his habits.) I've tried so hard to help this woman,but she apparently doesnt care enough to help herself.I've tried...I've failed at being her friend,so no more.I will have nothing more to do with her again...ever.If I am a bad person for it then so be it.I cannot drain myself on behalf of someone who doesnt care. I ripped all the wrapping paper off of the gifts I bought for her family and threw them into the "Santa's Helpers" box at the mall.I wash my hands of the whole situation. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

So I'm self righteous because I'm hurt by all of this? It doesnt matter because its over.Forget it. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Thats just it..she WOULD NOT accept the gifts simple b/c she knows I dont like her ex. Because he would be offended if she accepted gifts from someone who doesnt like him and because I didnt buy him anythinghe'd feel left out.I try to be a good friend and get slapped for my troubles. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Last week I told you all about my friend who is a single mother of two.She lost her job and her kids were getting nothing for Christmas.I tried to do what I thought best and spent over $200 I didnt have so that her kids would have a nice Christmas. The plan was for her and her kids to come to dinner tonight and find the persents Santa had "misplaced" for them at my house. Heh! WRONG! I show up at her house to pick them up and there sits her ex husband.The same alcoholic,abusive,drug addict she had spent countless nights crying on my shoulder about. Apparently he got out of jail (on domestic abuse and drug charges) today and she decided to take him back. Because I have never liked the scumbag I was informed that I am not welcome at "their" house while he is there.Because this is Christmas Eve and his first night home..she didnt think it proper to leave him home alone(I'd be damned before he would set foot at my house) and so she said her and the kids would not be coming to my house for Christmas. Her exact words were "nevermind". So now I sit,hurt,and pissed because I tried to do something good and right for someone less fortunate and it came back to bite me in the ass. Another lesson learned.This was the LAST time I tried to help someone. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

heh! I did my 2nd jump there.I've been to that DZ once and I have no plans on going back. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

I had a really bad experience on a solo jump back in November.The DZ I went to didnt have gear that fit me safely or they just didnt check it properly once I was ready to go...not sure which. So I go up, exit,do my thing and then pull. Well, as soon as I had line stretch, the chest strap wrapped itself around my throat,causing me to hyperventilate...freaking me out in the process. I try to look at my canopy to see if it looks good and the damn rig hits the back of my helmet (also too big) which come sliding down over my goggles. I never did see the canopy til after I was on the ground.Everything was so messed up and shifted I almost dropped a toggle b/c I couldnt quite get a good hold on it.(I have a hard time w/toggles b/c of my short arms anyway w/o a rig thats too big). I fly a good pattern,flare a bit too high,recover and land. I spent the rest of the weekend freaked out and totally upset..I mean crying and ready to quit the whole thing.It really scared the shit out of me and I dont know why.I beat myself up so hard for reacting to the situation the way I did and being scared. Well,I had alot of stuff happen in my life (finals,health,my knee,personal struggels etc)and was unable to jump for 6 weeks after that jump. Finally I get to jump this past Friday. Everythings cool,I go through the briefing w/my SDU coach,get geared up,go though the dive flow,rehearsed the exit (never jumped this plane before) and got on the plane. *** Green light!I watch the teams ahead of me go,I get ready and just start freakin out! I break out in a cold sweat,worrying if this jump will be bad like the last one...ill-fitting gear, choking under canopy,bad landing etc etc.I tell my coach I didnt think I could do it,I felt sick,hands sweating in my gloves,breathing funny etc. all while making a 2nd pass. The coach was great.She was very friendly but also tactful and assertive which was just what I needed.She just kept reassuring me, patted me on the back, looked at me and told me to breathe, gave me a hug, told me to smile and get out. So I took a deep breath,smiled, bit the bullet and got out.Once I was out I was fine..even exchanged a goofy smile in freefall.The jump wasnt perfect,but I got back up in the air after 6 weeks. As soon as the weather clears and the holiday stuff is over with I'll be back up at the DZ for more coaching.

*stands up and applauds* Thank you! I'm so glad to see there are those out there who arent in it for $ or self or whatever drives them.Instead thinking of the learning experience and betterment of the sport/people. I have been to 5 different DZ since my first tandem back in Jan of this year. Not to say I havent been around some good JMs or other people who have tried to teach me along the way,but it is rare to find.I have taken a sidestep in working on my A card because I wasnt comfortable w/my abilities.I didnt feel up to par.Now I'm working with a great SDU coach who, in one jump, helped me understand more about myself and my frame of mind when I jump.I'm going to work on myself so that when I am done w/coached jumps, I will be more skilled and ready for my A than someone hearded through the "factory". Some might think me stupid for not rushing through to have my coveted license, but I know this is right for my progression and myself as a skydiver.I'd rather take the extra time/money and be better than be "processed" and be average. ok,sorry for the rant. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

"you're Princess Leia Organa 'This is some rescue. When you came in here, did you have a plan for getting out?' Technically you're a princess, but there's nothing dainty about you. When your royal blood runs hot, you speak your mind and tell it like it is. Only a true leader would have the courage to stand up to an enemy as ruthless as Darth Vader, and like Leia, your strength lies between your ears (although you're never afraid to go head-to-head with the boys)." hmm...I guess that describes me.*shrug* "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Cant sleep either. Hope you have a safe trip home and have fun in Eloy. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

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