What was first easy confidence slowly faded into nervous bubbles dancing in tandem in my stomach, as I peered for too long a time off the ledge of South Point. My siblings, a couple of cousins, and an odd ragtag group of tourists, peered along with me. The tourist especially, kept a stable balance on the ledge, which made them look like little turtles, craning their heads out of their shells, to glimpse the endless blue. I would have smiled, had I not felt as nervous as they looked.
But it was one of those things you would eternally regret not doing if you didn't do it; I could tell by the way the water lapped along the coastline; the way the wind slipped it's summery fingers through my hair and through the jittering thrum of my heartbeat in my chest. It called to me, a horribly beautiful whisper.
So, I jumped (obviously not as gracefully as I hoped).
The feeling after your butt (or wherever you happen to land on) stops stinging is pure euphoria. An adrenaline-induced high. It is frighteningly addicting.
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| contemplating the pain |
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| me, taking an awkward leap |
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| a daring cousin and the first to jump off. |
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| the ghoulish water-beings |
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| safe on dry land |
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| The drive back; south point |
What do you do for a dose of crazy?
Oh, it really looks like a lot of fun, actually more than just fun. I so badly wish I could jump just like that into the crystal clear water!
ReplyDeleteI've jumped from a cliff into the sea below once before, and I can empathise, the feeling of accomplishment and adrenaline is so amazing! And haha, I landed on my butt as well...not particularly elegant, but none the less, quite a 'unique' experience :P For more doses of crazy, me and my friends have this tendency to climb to trees, and also rooftops of buildings big and small. I don't even know why, but it's fun to have a different perspective (and height) from what we're used to :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I've missed your internet presence!! I hope you had a good time away from the blogosphere :)
Yay! You're back! I am happyhappyhappy.
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing. I don't know if I could do it. I probably would though, because like you said ... I would regret it forever after if I didn't.
Hm, I don't know if I regularly do anything very daring. Once I climbed up a giant boulder and fell off and almost broke my neck in half :/ Lol! A lot of the time I just leave all of the daring feats to my dad and brother, because I'm a little unpredictable and clumsy like that.
AHHHHHH, I LOVE THIS SO MUCH.
ReplyDeleteYour writing and pictures make Hawaii look and sound like one of the most beautiful, magical places in the whole wide universe!!
Your entire description about debating whether or not to jump off the cliff (...wow that's a weird sounding sentence! xD) was so perfect and amazing! You are seriously one of the best writers I've ever known!
So glad you posted! When I saw in your last email that you post I was all like “WOOOOOT!!!”
Love & God bless,
-Sailor
Ha!! A post.......dragonfly!
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures, again....and wish I could have jumped with ya'll...next time....
For craziness.....i don't knw if i dare write it down...ok, I won't...
I can't stand it!!....ok, ok I admite...i race my car when I want a thrill of pure energy....shh, don't tell....
Glad to have u back in the land of the breathing.....
I'm smitten with this! But, goodness! - I don't think I could build up the courage to actually jump off, (you're SO brave).
ReplyDeleteAlso, these are a really great set of photos; and for the record, you're a wonderful writer... I mean it from the bottom of my heart. :)
Anyway! I hope all is well on your end.
Best wishes from England,
Acacia xx
Wowie she's backie! To cool, thanks for sharing. My heart was thumping and I was only looking at a picture!
ReplyDeleteglad to know you haven't forgotten your password into blogger ;)
One thing I forgot to ask, and am dying to know.......did you scream as you where falling???? Truth now......no lies.....did u?
ReplyDeleteDear, dear, dear,
ReplyDeleteIt looks like so much fun. I remember when we all got together the day after you guys did that. All those lovely evenings at night on the beach are some of my fondest memories. How I miss you all!
I'm working on my letter to you. I will probably be mailed out by tomorrow, so expect it soon.
Love,
V.S.
That looks intennnnnnse! And your such a gifted writer. Every time I read your words I feel like I've been transported to a magical and enchanted little part of the world. xo
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