Today we had GI Jane for Aaron's work. We were asked to bring either a side dish or dessert, so I chose to make homemade red velvet cupcakes last night.
It's not easy using 110 V appliances over here.
My little helper.
There weren't any left.
The main reason they called it GI Jane day was because spouses were allowed to jump from the 40 foot tower that soldiers learn how to properly exit an aircraft from. I was really scared, but told Aaron I would do it! They did a little brief on what to do right before we were able to suit up. We were a little rushed because Connor had his 15 month appointment at 10:40 and by the time it was our turn it was already 10:20. We did it anyways and got to the appointment right on time {I'll write a different post on his appointment}!
Preparing my harness.
All ready. They made me change my helmet right before to a Combat Helmet.
We had to walk up the 4 story building to where we were jumping from. Connor watched us from down below. When we got to the top, the jump master asked who was going first. Aaron said he would, so he got strapped in first. The jump master gave us directions and then Aaron was given the green light to jump. He did really good, but he does it all the time!
Then it was my turn. When I got to the platform and looked down, I got really scared. I just knew that I had to do it though. The jump master asked me if I was ready 3 times and I said no each time. Finally I said okay and jumped. I screamed from the shock of the jump and then I was fine. The helmet fell over my eyes, so for most of the way I couldn't even see. At the very end I was able to fix the helmet and I could see that I was coming in for my landing... fast. The guy stopped me and I ran into him really hard. I felt bad, but I couldn't help it.
Once I landed, I was so happy that I did it! Aaron asked me if I would do it again, and I told him no, not anytime soon at least ;)
It isn't official until you have it in writing!
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