So Not Me!

Or is it.. I recently got the chance to go on holiday with my roommate to St. Lucia. Her aunt and uncle built a house there about 2 years ago and invited us to come enjoy the place and all the island has to offer. It was such an incredible trip! I figured each day would be filled with nothing but drinking, laying by the pool and swimming. That was pretty much what we did the first two days of the trip. From here the decision was made to explore the island and all it had to offer. Now the old me, would have poo poo'd this idea and said no immediately. Normally, my thing is stay in one place, that way I feel safe and comfortable. I'm always too scared to venture out somewhere, that's how I've always been... until now. This trip made me realize how adventurous I had truly become. Of course, there are people out there who way more adventurous than me, but my starting point was low :)

One of the things we decided to do on the island was go ziplining through the rainforest. Yes, ziplining! The whole way to the rainforest I was shitting bricks. I was so nervous. Who did I think I was? I can barely get on the London Eye let alone go flying through trees on a single cord. Even while the guy was putting on my gear I was thinking of ways to back out but I knew I would regret it. I wanted to be able to look back on this and say I did this. That is what this time in my life is all about. Doing things I've never done, taking advantage of all the opportunities I've been given.

After a few sweaty palms and half a Xanax :) I did my first practice round. I screamed bloody murder the whole way down, but at the same time it was the most thrilling feeling in the world. Now I know what people mean when they say they get an adrenaline high. We did a total of 11 zip lines and half way through I was volunteering to go first in our group! Me, the girl who was afraid to take a subway, fly overseas.. I had to document the experience with more than just photos, so I had my roommate record one my flights :) Now, I'll always remember this moment.

Next time bungee jumping! Yeah right!