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I got back from Great America (the theme park) the other day. What a rush, I said to no one in particular, after I had gotten off the roller coasters. I had, for the most part, gone on each one by myself. There are a total of eight roller coasters at Great America: Stealth, Vortex, Demon, Invertigo, Grizzly, Greased Lightin', Psycho Mouse, and Top Gun. I have, as of yesterday, been on all eight. In one day. Except for Greased Lightnin', which was, sadly closed. But I have been on it several times. I seem to be completely fearless when it comes to roller coasters. I know people who are deathly afraid of roller coasters, and have refused to go on them even if I say I will never ask them again, will pay them, anything. I always get more negative responses than positive ones.
I feel like an oddball out when it comes to roller coasters. They were invented for the sole purpose of finding out whether those "life flashes" you get right before you die can happen when you know you won't. Or something to that effect. Who knows what was in the mind of the inventor of the first roller coaster at Coney Island, NY?
Out of 55 people, I am one of maybe 5 people who loves roller coasters with a passion. It's not about the heights (I can't stand them, really, but they don't bother me as much as they used to), the twists, turns, or the speed. Maybe I'm attributing my personality too much on my astro sign. An Aries, who lives for the thrill of things. Never quiet and introverted. But then again, that's just me. An individual, solitary person. Loves to be in the center of the crowd, but hates to simply be in a crowd. It's all or nothing, per se. So why do people have this need to do thrilling, dangerous things?
Like skydiving, parachuting, stunts for movies... all these things to test your abilities. Not afraid of anything? Fearless, are you? People fear plenty of things, the least of which is heights. At the top of the list are public speaking, death, and being alone. Others include water, gaining weight, cats, dogs, rats, snakes... the list goes on an on.
It is a fact that life ends eventually, and those people who do not cherish it will have regrets. I read in my "Book of Questions" once 'If you knew you were to die this evening, what would you most regret not doing? Not saying to someone? Why haven't you told them?' Very good question, actually. People do dangerous things because they don't want to regret not having done them when they're dying. Many people either do it when they have the chance, or push 'it' off, until they feel more comfortable in the situation. But that is life, essentially, not knowing what is coming next, or what tomorrow brings. Kind of like a fortune cookie.
Come what may...
I'm waiting.
I feel like an oddball out when it comes to roller coasters. They were invented for the sole purpose of finding out whether those "life flashes" you get right before you die can happen when you know you won't. Or something to that effect. Who knows what was in the mind of the inventor of the first roller coaster at Coney Island, NY?
Out of 55 people, I am one of maybe 5 people who loves roller coasters with a passion. It's not about the heights (I can't stand them, really, but they don't bother me as much as they used to), the twists, turns, or the speed. Maybe I'm attributing my personality too much on my astro sign. An Aries, who lives for the thrill of things. Never quiet and introverted. But then again, that's just me. An individual, solitary person. Loves to be in the center of the crowd, but hates to simply be in a crowd. It's all or nothing, per se. So why do people have this need to do thrilling, dangerous things?
Like skydiving, parachuting, stunts for movies... all these things to test your abilities. Not afraid of anything? Fearless, are you? People fear plenty of things, the least of which is heights. At the top of the list are public speaking, death, and being alone. Others include water, gaining weight, cats, dogs, rats, snakes... the list goes on an on.
It is a fact that life ends eventually, and those people who do not cherish it will have regrets. I read in my "Book of Questions" once 'If you knew you were to die this evening, what would you most regret not doing? Not saying to someone? Why haven't you told them?' Very good question, actually. People do dangerous things because they don't want to regret not having done them when they're dying. Many people either do it when they have the chance, or push 'it' off, until they feel more comfortable in the situation. But that is life, essentially, not knowing what is coming next, or what tomorrow brings. Kind of like a fortune cookie.
Come what may...
I'm waiting.
