I went skydiving this morning and it was one of the most exciting things I've ever done. I absolutely loved it! What a rush! Wow. I can't wait to do it again! I was totally pumped and excited to go, but a little nervous and scared too. But the nerves didn't last too long.

Getting geared up was great - that's when the anticipation started to build. That is, until we were told we couldn't go because it was too windy. But, this is Saskatchewan, and the wind comes and goes, and it wasn't long before we were able to get ready again to head on up.

Once I was outfitted in a black jumpsuit and a pink helmet, I got on the plane with two of my running buddies and up we went. I jumped last because I was the smallest one in the plane. Getting out onto the strut was the toughest part, because it's damn scary climbing out of a plane at 3800 feet to dangle from the wing. But once you're out there, there's only one thing left to do: just let go.

Except I didn't at first.

My instructor told me to go and I just grinned at him. After climbing out and arguing with him about whether I was doing it right or not (I was convinced I wasn't but he assured me I was), I needed a moment to just dangle there to collect myself - you know, just take a quiet "me" moment before dropping into the air. He yelled for me to go again, and then I did.

It happened so fast I didn't even have time to be scared or feel panicked. I dropped and then I just made sure my canopy opened properly and that I could control it. Once I did that, I just enjoyed the view with a great big perma-grin plastered onto my face. I went into a spiral (on purpose) and just had some fun in the air and then I just steered my way toward my landing place.

And then I had a perfect landing.

I just came down gently and took step or two forward before turning around to gather my chute. It was a fantastic experience and now I'm hooked. I'll definitely be going back for more!!! Absolutely amazing.