bungy jump

A popular spot to bungy in NZ, but from the beautiful view over the water you can see why.

It was absolutely terrifying and exhilarating and i cant wait to do it all again one day!!

I love rollercoasters and other scary rides.

Looking back, I think I really wanted to bungy jump more so that I could impress people and seem like an exciting person. This probably stemmed from some typical minor low self-esteem issues.

It wasn’t as fun as amusement park rides, where there’s that “we’re all in this together” feeling.

There was just me, a bungy, and possible death below.

It took me a few minutes to muster up the courage. I actually experienced the sensation of “sweating bullets” prior to the jump. It was a dry day in Nevada, and I felt like the sweat glands in my feet had dilated to the diameter of pencil erasers. It really felt that way!

Anyway, my “jump coach” Penelope coaxed me on by stating that “Sometimes in life, you just have to say ‘F@ck it’ and jump!”

So I did it!

The initial drop was nearly heart-stopping…there is no way to describe it. The subsequent bounces (4-5) were actually really fun. At that point, I knew I was going to live, so I shouted with glee!

A few minutes after the jump, I saw that I had broken capillaries in my forehead and eyes (could have been more serious, like a larger broken vessel). Also, my back and SI joints (near hips) were really sore.

The company I jumped with gave substantial discounts on future jumps. There’s a reason they do this…a high percentage of first-time jumpers won’t jump a second time! Some sort of 80-20 rule, except it’s probably more like 97-3.

The disappointing part was that when I told people about my jump, they were not all that impressed. The only people who seemed interested in my tale were those who were contemplating their own first bungy jump. Other people’s reactions were either “that’s nice,” “that’s crazy,” or “I’ve bungy jumped (skydived, hanglided, met a live tiger, whatever) and I’m a show-off too”

If you really want to jump, I suggest you evaluate your motivations. If you are really seeking the thrill, then just say “F@ck it” and jump! (just go with a realiable Bungy company please!)

But if you’re thinking of jumping to impress others, learn to love yourself more. If you’re true to yourself, you will find yourself surrounded by people who value you. You won’t feel that insecure “need to impress!”

Whatever your decision, best wishes with your 43 Things!

Don’t know when, but i shall complete this goal =D
xx

Everything in your body tells you not to jump, but you do it anyway….............Good fun!!

Going to Queenstown in a week – might try it then!

I’ve never been bungy jumping before. It sounds like a lot of fun. Plus, I’ll a little afraid of hights (I’m okay if I’m confined well), and I hear that bungy jumping cures that fear.

I’m not old enough yet as i’m 15.
but when i am i can’t wait!

wouldn´t that be so cool?

Awesome – Great fun

When I knew that there’s such a thing as Bungy Jump in NZ, I have decided that I definitely want to do it even for just once in my life. When I planned for my trip to Bali, I found out that they have Bungy Jump in Bali, I told myself that ‘this it it!’. Though I very much want to do it in NZ but that will take quite a while because it’s not easy for me to travel to NZ. I settled on Bali & I did it. Actually, I jumped twice! Yes, twice! It’s not as scary as I thought, the feeling is great & exciting. Definitely worth doing!