Jumping out of planes.

The past week has been wonderful!  I had a short presentation in my Art of the Moving Image class on some of Man Ray's early films.  I've been really getting into a routine during the week of reading and watching tv :p  Using the cross-trainer and swimming, but mostly sitting around reading assignments.  School thus far has been really stress-free and relaxing... I'm enjoying it while that stage lasts.

This past weekend I learned how to skydive!  I signed up for the Nottingham Skydiving Society and attended my first event.  A big group of us went to Langar Airfield and did our RAPS course and first two jumps.  I was so excited!  I met some amazing people, and had a ton of fun.  I got top marks on my static line jumps (when you jump out with a line connected to the plane that automatically deploys your parachute).  Next I get to work on dummy pulls, then my first free fall!  I'm a little surprised by how much I liked it, such an adrenaline rush.  Then it's so peaceful up there, and pretty.  I'm heading down again this weekend if the weather holds up!

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