Resolve....taking the plunge

Peering over the edge...

back safe on the bridge, look at those eyes shining!

While we were in South Africa I did the highest commercial bungee jump in the world. It was off Bloukhrans Bridge on the Garden Route and is 216 metres high! I have wanted to do a bungee jump (a proper one off a bridge, not a crane) for years so could not pass up on the opportunity.

It was amazing. Simply fantastic. I was so determined to do it that I was not really scared: nervous, full of adrenaline and excited, but not scared. The only time I might have been scared was when I was hanging upside down 100 metres below the brdge and 100 metres above the ground, by myself waiting to be pulled up. But, I recognised the onset of fear and talked my way out of it, laughed out loud (it cheers you up - try it) and tried to enjoy the view!

Once back up to the top, the excitement and adrenaline raced through me and there was such a high at having done it and achieved a goal.

I can't help thinking that I need to look at the photos frequently to remind myself of all those feelings and the resources I have within myself. To remind me that I don't need to hide in food and that I can achieve a natural high, fantastic excitement and great pleasure.....without food! You don't see many fat adrenaline junkies do you. I need to access that side of myself more often; the person who loves the outdoors and dancing and partying and physical activity and gets a genuine high from them.

Rather than the person who likes sitting inside watching telly or reading and thinking about what she can eat. While there is much to be said for relaxing in front of the fire with the dogs, it should not be the main part of my leisure time.

Keep active!!!

And do some exciting stuff once in a while......