five seconds (or much less)

After fumbling with an extremely lengthy draft of this entry, I am conceding defeat and moving forward with this abridged version. I leave it to my Jumpmen brethren to capture the exhilaration of this memorable afternoon. I apologize for any crude language. These guys didn't get the memo that GreensandBrowns is a family-friendly blog.

WonQ explains:

"I think the real payoff is the unique sense of accomplishment.  It's not so much a win over nature or death, as we know that it's actually really safe, but more so a victory over self-doubt and insecurity.  It's a very personal victory.  Nobody pushed me off that bridge.  Nobody jumped (alright, lean) alongside with me.  I fought off those demons on my own and I came out on top.  The pictures don't capture that, but I think if you look at the picture of the four of us before and after, you catch a small glimpse."

Federal Investigation explains: 

"Before (on the rail): Oh my god, i can't do this. Seriously, what the fuck am i doing? What if i die? [gripping the rail tight, knuckles white]. Oh man, it's beautiful up here. Damn it, tell that little girl to count her way into the damn car.  Okay, [Whistle Blower] told me it's going to be okay. i feel better. Stand up...okay, standing...5 4 3 2 1 During: !!! blank out...whoa! the bungee cord stretching out to its full length felt really smooth. up we go again, don't touch the cord. phew, done. After: Exhilarated, scared shitless, shaking, smiling until it hurts. probably wouldn't do it again but would recommend it."

Togna explains: 

"BEFORE - bungee jumping wasn't really something i was dying to do.   but i wondered how it might feel to do something that normally results in immediate death.  and in doing so, maybe i would more closely understand my own mortality.  and in doing so, maybe i would more deeply understand my life.

DURING - start countdown. 5, 4, holy shit. why's the little indian girl counting down so fast; when i get back up i'm gonna punch her in her forehead. 3, 2, 1, gulp. blood curdling scream. start falling. oh well, too late now. left calf cramp. i stop breathing. i want to stop falling. i want this to end. am i still falling? oh shit, i'm falling up now. what is this? i want this to end. my head's gonna hit the bridge. i want my mommy. oh shit, i'm falling again. repeat x3.

AFTER - bungee jumping isn't really something i'm dying to do."

I will get no closer to feeling like a super hero than this; I deeply regret not wearing a cape during my fall. Stay tuned for more Jumpmen adventures in the near future.

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