the thrill

Today I rode four roller coasters for a total of seven rides.

This is a HUGE deal. I hate, despise, and am scared to death of roller coasters. The last time I was on one I was 12 and decided it was something that I was never, ever going to experience again.

Well, today that all changed. As I entered King's Dominion with some friends from school, I was, let's just say "strongly persuaded" to go on a roller coaster. I was persistent in my efforts to avoid them, but, somehow my friends got me to go on one of the scariest coasters there. I closed my eyes the entire time and focused on breathing in and out, in and out.

Thankfully I came out fine in the end. I was done, that one ride was enough. My friends next endeavor was a coaster that I was no way, no how, ever going to ride, so I waited that one out. Throughout the day, my fear lessened, I loosened up a bit, and I ended up riding for a total of seven times. I even put my hands in the air, once, for about 15 seconds. It's a start.

Roller coasters are not something I am a huge fan of, although today, after I loosened up a bit, I kind of enjoyed them - but only a little bit.

 

This is "The Dominator." I rode this one FIRST today. Can you say thrill?

 

New experiences.

That is my motto for the summer.

Today was one more exciting thing I can add to my list.