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13 Thoughts That Rush Through Your Head When You Jump Out Of A Plane At 15,000 Feet

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Renée Kennedy

Feb 27, 2019

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13 Thoughts That Rush Through Your Head When You Jump Out Of A Plane At 15,000 Feet

Renee Kennedy

In about 30 minutes you will be 15,000 feet off the ground, dangling your legs out of a suspiciously small airplane. Your mother has called you nine times trying to talk you out of it but nothing will change your mind now. The ground begins to resemble a map and everyone becomes an ant as you ascend into the air. Before you've had a chance to hold your breath or whisper your last prayer, you're tumbling through the sky, with no clue which way is up.

These are the things that rush through your head.

1. I can't believe I'm doing this

Moments before dangling my feet out of the plane.

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I can't turn back now, I can't believe we're going first, I should've answered my mom's calls, what if I hate this, what if I get sick?

2. If I close my eyes and hold my breath maybe I won't...

The moment I realized I was actually about to fall out of a perfectly good airplane.

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Nope, I'm still falling out of a perfectly good airplane.

3. OH MY GOD, I'M SKYDIVING

Pure ecstasy.

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THERE'S THE GROUND, it's blurry, BUT THERE IT IS!

4. OK wait this is kinda fun, this isn't so bad

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I am the coolest person on the planet. Well, not on the planet — you know what I mean.

5. I FORGOT I'M ON CAMERA (gives thumbs up to the go pro on the large man's arm)

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I'm good, this is good, everything's good.

6. Whoa my lips are flapping so much

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I can't control my face.

7. This is going to look so bad in the video

Oh well, too late now.

8. WAIT, WAIT — When is the parachute supposed to come out?!

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OK, I think he's pulling it.

9. Shit, shit, shit — OK, it's out — I'm alive, but I definitely have whiplash

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Whoa yup there it goes.

10. OH MY GOD, EARTH IS BEAUTIFUL

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I'm on cloud nine, literally.

11. OK, you're letting me steer? I don't think that's safe

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I've seen horror stories on the news about this.

12. OK, that was fun, can we go back up?

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Like right now.

13. No seriously, please

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PLEASE.

The moment your feet touch the ground, about a hundred emotions rush through your body. You're so excited and full of adrenaline you can barely catch your breath. The second you land you want nothing more than to go back up and fall all over again. That view that most see from an airplane window… YOU JUST SAW IT IN REAL LIFE.

After jumping out of a plane, you feel as though you can conquer anything. Your confidence is boosted beyond normal levels and everything in life suddenly becomes attainable.

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13 Thoughts That Rush Through Your Head When You Jump Out Of A Plane At 15,000 Feet

Why everyone should go sky diving.

In This Article:

1. I can't believe I'm doing this

2. If I close my eyes and hold my breath maybe I won't...

3. OH MY GOD, I'M SKYDIVING

4. OK wait this is kinda fun, this isn't so bad

5. I FORGOT I'M ON CAMERA (gives thumbs up to the go pro on the large man's arm)

6. Whoa my lips are flapping so much

7. This is going to look so bad in the video

8. WAIT, WAIT — When is the parachute supposed to come out?!

9. Shit, shit, shit — OK, it's out — I'm alive, but I definitely have whiplash

10. OH MY GOD, EARTH IS BEAUTIFUL

11. OK, you're letting me steer? I don't think that's safe

12. OK, that was fun, can we go back up?

13. No seriously, please

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Here are just a few of those things.

Take the time to thank that one friend in your life you will never let go of.

1. Thank you for being the one I can always count on to be honest.

2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.

3. Thank you for teaching me what real love feels like.

4. Thank you for always making sure I'm safe.

5. Thank you for going through things with me.

6. Thank you for teaching me to take care of myself.

7. Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel supported.

8. Thank you for always being there to back me up, even when you know I'm wrong.

9. Thank you for constantly pushing me to live up to my potential.

10. Lastly, thank you for making such a huge impact on my life.

It sucks, but you’ll make it through

1. Please just be seasonal allergies

2. I must not have gotten enough sleep last night

3. I’ll just take a little nap

4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!

5. I’m fine, I’ll just sleep it off

6. Do I have to be responsible today?

7. Ugh no, I can’t actually be sick

8. Alright, I’ll take some medicine and I’ll be fine

9. This is the worst day of my life

10. Mom?

11. She was right (like always)

12. Too bad you're busy and can’t take the day off tomorrow

13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests

14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever

15. Finally, you're better!

Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

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