A Socialite Flies High and then she Jumps...

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A Socialite is a trendsetter, and should not be afraid to take risks and set the bar. This goes for all aspects of her life from personal style, relationships, to her career moves, and her partying. I live by the same philosophy when it comes to exploring the world and seeking thrills! This is why when my friend Dr. Jones decided to get a group of folks together to go SKYDIVING, the only question in my head was, "where do I sign up?", oh and, "how much is it?", lol.

We went Skydiving last Saturday in East Moriches, NY at the Long Island Skydiving Center. For all my NYC and Northeast Socialites, the facility is pretty accessible. If you can get to the Hampton's (Long Island Railroad or Car), then you can get to the Long Island Skydiving Center with ease. It is a little bit pricey, averaging just under $250 for the jump, $50 of that you pay before hand as your deposit, but how much is having an amazing, once in a lifetime experience worth to you? To me, this sort of experience is PRICELESS, and my counterparts agreed!

There were 10 of us in all who took the leap together (pun intended) and we each opted to pay the additional fee to have our first jumped filmed and photographed. It would also be turned into an awesome DVD, where our Jumpmaster (<--the person we are attached to while jumping and whom we are entrusting with our lives) has a camera attached to his/her wrist, and they film us from start to finish. To my own surprise (well not really :p) I wasn't scared. I was so excited and so ready to 'Just Do It'. When we arrived at the facility we were briefed on the way things would go. We had to sign the release forms and watch the funniest video ever. The staff were really knowledgeable and light-hearted; they certainly helped to ease the nerves. We then broke into groups of two (the plane could only fit two jumpers; the two jumpmasters and the pilot...literally) and I was ready to brave the adventure with another socialite you all might be familiar with, Chef Brittany Erin "The Culinary Goddess". We got strapped in our harnesses and met our jumpmasters. We then got instructed on the way things would turn out. My jumpmaster George has over 7,000 jumps logged, so that made me really comfortable. He comes to the Skydiving facility every summer from Texas and jumps all day, every day. What an excruciatingly cool summer job that is! Finally it's time; no looking back. We approached the plane and the next thing we know we were heading up to 10,000 feet. I think I was too much in awe of the beautiful scenery on the flight to be nervous. As we rose, I could see all of West Hampton beach, the beautiful homes, the water, it was gorgeous. Chef Brittany Erin being the "G" that she is, decided to jump first. I'll admit I got nervous for a few seconds when we are in the midst of the clouds and all of a sudden the door to the plane opens! Wind Gushes in, and I can see these now itty bitty houses and trees below me. That was CRAZY! But just as soon as the door opens my girl and her jumpmaster were OUT, literally. The next thing I knew it was my turn. I didn't have time to be too much more nervous then...it was now or never. "Put one leg out on the step and we're off", says George. I did and before my brain had time to register we were doing a front flip out of the plane into the abyss! I've never felt more alive and more free than I did soaring through the sky, literally. Forget Nelly Furtado, I WAS LIKE A BIRD! :-) At first the wind was gushing in my face and it took a few seconds for me to remind myself to breathe, but once I did, just as soon my breath was taken again. But this time it was because of the aerial view of The Hampton's, the beach, the Atlantic Ocean , the trees, the sky and the pure adrenaline rush! There is nothing else in the world you can do to experience such a mind-blowing wonderful sensation. Trust me...I've Cannoned down the base of the Alps in France, I've done the Cliff Jump in Jamaica, I've parasailed, bunged, I've been hang-gliding...nothing else compares! The feeling was intoxicating and just like that it was over. We only free fall for about 45 seconds before our jumpmaster pulls the parachute and then we're floating. I felt like I was literally sitting on top of the world. George allowed me to take control of the parachute and showed me how to steer and do tricks on our decent back to the earth, before we landed smoothly on the facility grounds. I will never for as long as I live forget the feeling and the views. To me it was worth every DIME, and I definitely want to go again. Push yourself to the limit! Do something you have always wanted to do or never thought you could. And if you don't like rides, roller-coasters or heights...this is nothing like that. Your stomach doesn't drop and give you that sick feeling...it's a totally different sensation. There's a scientific reason as to why it's different as well, something about not seeing the ground...but I'm no scientist. So google that, lol and check out http://www.longislandskydiving.com/ for more information.

Skydiving is a physical manifestation of the way I approach life in general. The way I see it, you should go into every situation with a positive attitude. You may be nervous, you may be scared, the outcome is unknown, but you just go for it and be confident that you will land on your feet. Hopefully the journey is exhilarating and fun. You will have tons of stories to share with your friends and family in the end! That's exactly what this experience was for me. Live a little folks...or live a lot..it's your choice...but never let fear hold you back! Much love and peace..you know who it is! ;-) If you're not following me on twitter @ihavesuperpower, why aren't you?...get with it!