“Each moment is just a memory once it’s lived.”
By DeVine
By nature I am a reserved type of person. I am more of an observer, especially of things that seem to have some element of danger or fear. I am also the type of person who believes in making lasting memories, but you cannot do that by standing on the sidelines, self-contradiction it would seem.
On each of my many birthday trips I challenge myself to do something I have never, something that takes me out of my comfort zone like: riding a motorcycle, parasailing, banana tube riding, hiking in dense forests, eating something I would not normally, and so on . . . I’m sure you get the picture now.
On this 50th birthday I decided to go for a helicopter ride. That may not seem fearful to some, but an element of danger is always possible, especially when doing something you are not in control of.
On this supposed to be quick ten minute flight, which only cost me twenty dollars, I happened to be the only customer this round. So, the handsome Dominican pilot, who could have easily passed for my brother if I had one, decided to give me a full tour of Punta Cana as a birthday gift, smiling!
I cannot tell you how exciting it was to be soaring across the Atlantic Ocean and within inches of the water. Then he did something that almost made me lose my breakfast, which was turn the helicopter upside down over the water. It’s a good thing I have a strong heart, ha, ha! After, I finally opened my eyes we were zipping up a mountainside and upon clearing its top in plain view were several waterfalls . . . totally breathtaking. Soon we were back on the ground and I walked away with another adventure I will never forget.
These major adventures urge me to have smaller one throughout the year; such as getting in my car when I have free time or a day to myself and driving to a place I have yet to explore. There’s so much to see and do. Live your fullest life today.
What adventures have you lived? If none, what are you waiting for?
LC DeVine
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