I’ve been skydiving, paragliding, cliff jumping… you name it and I’ve ‘jumped’ it. For the most part, nothing phases me. It takes a lot to get my heart racing, but I do what I can to test my limits looking for that next rush… hoping it will be better than the last. You know what they say: “The first step to recovery is admitting that you have a problem...”
Hello, my name is Andrea, and I am an adrenaline junkie. It’s been 48 hours since my last rush, and all I can think about is where I might be able to find my next big fix. What’s worse? I have no intention of slowing down.
Many people tell me they have a fear of death when they consider jumping from a perfectly good airplane or bridge… and this fear evokes anxiety to even test their limits. Unfortunately for my husband (who finds my antics stressful), I don’t have a fear of death. Pushing my limits makes me feel alive… the feeling of adrenaline coursing through my veins is extremely addictive.
Calling me an adrenaline junkie is an understatement. I genuinely feel I’m a bit of a freak – that’s a more apt description. It had been a while since I felt a really good adrenaline rush… that feeling of excitement that swells up, leaving you giddy, grinning and giggling. Skydiving doesn’t really do it. Paragliding doesn’t even come close… so what is it about bungee jumping that gave me exactly what I was looking for? I can’t really put my finger on it. Maybe it’s because you are on your own, and I should work towards solo dives and glides instead of settling for a tandem jump. Maybe it’s because when you jump from a plane, you’re so high up it’s almost too surreal and feels more like you’re flying than falling. I can assure you this, when I crept my toes to the edge of the bridge for my first bungee jump, my heart started pounding. When I jumped from the bridge, eyes wide, watching as I gained speed towards the river below, I felt the best rush of my life.
The Kawarau Bridge Bungy (‘bungy’ is Kiwi for ‘bungee’) is the world’s first bungee! At 43 meters high, you jump off a historic bridge connecting dramatic cliffs that plummet into a florescent blue river below. This is one of the most beautiful and famous jumps in the world. Adrenaline junkie or not, it’s something that you can’t miss while visiting New Zealand. You only have to be brave for the first second, and I can promise the experience will be nothing short of invigorating.
Here’s a video of my first bungee jump. I assure you it won’t be my last!
Scared? Why do it then? Because usually the things that you’re scared of are actually the most rewarding 🙂
Karisa Klee this is my last attempt to convince you! Video that wouldn’t load at dinner is in this post. The way I see it, it’s much safer than your method of eating, drinking wine and talking at the same time… now that’s dangerous!
Ha! That’s amazing. I need to watch the video when I have better wifi!!!!
That was awesome!
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Speechless… You just jumped…???? Andrea sin miedo….
Andrea sin miedo o loca? 😉 TQM Tiasita!
Both!!! Besides it was so beautifully done!!
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Love it! Very convincing – you make some great arguments. (Buuuuut, it’s just not for me! 🙂
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Awesome! I’m right there with you.
I tried bungy once but did it twice ( same day) although i dont think i can do it again 🙂
I’ll never start 😛
Very awesome picture!!! I don’know if I dare…
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Sometimes I wish I didn’t have such a phobia of heights, and I could soar through the air like a bird. Maybe next life I’ll come back as an eagle… But Jumping – nope, never even tempted. Full credit to those who dare!
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