6.13.2012

ziplining


There's nothing like hanging a few hundred feet above the ground, suspended in the sky by only a cable, and soaring over treetops and river bends with the wind in your face. 

A few weeks ago, I had the chance to go ziplining. It wasn't something that I would normally do, but I figured that since I had the opportunity, I wasn't going to give it up. I'll try anything once, I told myself. I was nervous at first, stepping onto the platform, but once I jumped off, it was over so quickly I don't really remember thinking anything more than, "Wow". I did scream, but you know what? I made it. And it was beautiful.

The whole experience reminded me of this quote that my grandma has on a print in her house:

"If you hold on to the handle, she said, it's easier to maintain the illusion of control. But it's more fun if you just let the wind carry you."

I think that can be applied to a lot of things in life.

 Kendall

16 comments:

  1. that quote is beautiful. it really resonates with me. isn't ziplining so much fun?

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  2. Lovely quote! I would love to go ziplining. :)

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  3. lovely quote! That sounds like so much fun!

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  4. That's crazy [awesome]! I would love to go ziplining someday :)

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  5. This is so cool! I think I would be nervous at first but love it. and this quote is lovely! :)

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  6. Sounds amazing! ^_^
    -Lydia

    http://formyownsatisfaction.blogspot.com/

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  7. i love the quote. so inspiring.

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  8. When I was 5, I went ziplining. Just like that. Oh, it was so wonderful<3

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  9. Oh, I love to zipline. It's almost like flying!

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  10. that's sounds fun! :) I love that quote

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  11. i would love to go ziplining someday. it seems amazing!

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  12. Love that quote! I would love to go ziplining one day. Your pictures make me want to go even more now! :-)

    --Megan
    www.immeganjune.com

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  13. Ziplining is such an exhilarating experience! It's scary at first, but once you're out in the open...it's so amazing. Love that quote, by the way!

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  14. I've never been ziplining before, and I'm really too chicken to try it, although I'm sure it'd be loads of fun and terror. :]

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  15. ziplining is fun, if u want to go, go to navitat. it's the best

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