My Bungy Jump Story!!!

At 216 meters (709 feet), the bungee jump off the Bloukrans Bridge just outside Storms River, South Africa is the highest commercially operated bungy bridge in the world.  So of course I had to do it.

After observing the facilities at Face Adrenalin (http://www.faceadrenalin.com/), the operators of the bungy jump at Bloukrans Bridge, I felt very safe and well taken care of.  Given their 100% safety record, it was just that – safe.  As I approached the jump site, some high adrenaline high volume music was blasting loud enough to distract you from what you were about to do.

I was “on deck” and did not have much time to think about what was before me. The safety placed padding around my ankles to protect my legs from rope burn. I took my place on the next seating where the safety showed me the six foot, three inch wide strap that would hold me on the end of the bungee rope. “ That was the only thing that was holding me, this was crazy!” I saw them attach another strap to my harness as a secondary safety, this made me feel slightly better. The safety directed me to stand up and helped me toward the edge. I whispered to him that I was really, really, really nervous. He smiled at me and said, “you should not be jumping if you were not nervous, don’t worry this will be great.” I took another deep breath as he and another safety helped me so my toes were just over the edge. I didn’t have time to look down and focused on the view and performing the jump. The safeties let go of me and yelled, “FIVE, FOUR, THREE, TWO, ONE, BUNGY!”  

I jumped as far out as I could with my arms raised. I have no idea if I closed my eyes or what happened those first few seconds. I think I held my breath for the six-second free fall. I felt the rope stop me at then end of the fall and thanked God that the small but strong strap held on to my ankles. I looked out over the canyon and river below. It was beautiful, absolutely beautiful and was thankful I had the opportunity to see this part of the world upside down hanging from the tallest bridge in Africa.  I hung from the rope and wanted to scream but couldn't gather my voice...and after few secs I screamed as loud as i can and kept repeating to myself, “I did it; I can’t believe I did this”. As I was enjoying the view (yes still hanging upside down), I hear this voice "Hello Lady, how are you?". He was the person who would pull me up and he was trying to make me comfortable by chatting to me.

The jump was exhilarating and unbelievable. This was definitely a great experience and now when someone asks me if I would jump off a bridge, I can say, “yes”. If you are thinking about doing a bungy jump, my recommendations is just do it, trust the safeties and take a leap of faith. 

Three cheers for Bloukrans Bridge and Face Adrenaline for introducing me to the world of Bungy.

I Often Wonder

© Christian

 

I often wonder how life would be, if you were still down here with me.
I often wonder if you'd make them proud, would you be quiet or would you be loud.
I often wonder if you'd be class clown, bring someone up if they were down.
I often wonder if you'd be bright, be the type who is always right.
I often wonder if you'd be like Dad, and be the rock for those who're sad.
I often wonder if you'd be like Mom, and the one to keep us calm.
I often wonder about you brother…..

I often wonder how life would be, if you were still down here with me.
I often wonder if we would bond, would you be like me.
I often wonder if we'll meet one day, about the words we'll choose to say.
I often wonder I must confess, makes us not meeting hurt more or less.
I often wonder if when we cry, is that just how we must say goodbye.
I often wonder, I just can't resist, to think about the good times that you have missed.
I often wonder late at night, if on a cloudy day, you're a ray of light.

I often wonder how life would be, if you were still down here with me....

Source: I Often Wonder How Life Would Be, Brother Death Poem http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/i-often-wonder-how-life-would-be#ixzz1jyqjSXmu
Family Friend Poems

Happy Birthday Sidzi :)

Its your day Today and I want you to know how special you are to me :). You are my best friend. My confidante. My rock. You make me laugh when I don’t feel like laughing. Which makes me smile. Which lightens my heart in a way I didn’t think possible in that moment. I’m so thankful for that quality in you.

Thanks for every effort you make to bring a smile on my face.

Thanks for all the crazy things you do to make me laugh.

Thanks for doing so much hard work to make our future secured.

Thanks for caressing me every night like a little child and making me go to sleep.

Thanks for respecting me and my individuality and giving me enough freedom to do whatever I want.

Thanks for reading my blog and posting your comments.

Thanks for your faith and loyalty towards our love to make the relationship stronger by each passing day.

The only complain I have with you is why didn’t you meet me long time back. We have missed so many years from our lives.

And you are great. Greater than you think you are. Greater than you know you can be. Wish you many many happy returns of the day. May God lead you the way to where that you belong

Happy Birthday Papa!!!

  

Dear Papa, 

Today is your 58th birthday. As the day goes by, the realization that you are no longer with us really sets in. I know this day is going to be very rough for us, especially mummy.  I'm sad that I didn't get to buy gifts for you. Sad I can't say Happy Birthday to you and hug you.  When the clock struck 12, I said Happy Birthday to the stars up there. I don't know what to do...I want to remember this day, but it's so hard because it just makes me cry. I feel frustrated and sad...all I want is a second with my papa today to physically give you a hug and wish you a happy birthday. I miss you very much and sometimes I dream about you still being with us.

If there is something that I learned from the way we lost you, it is that life doesn’t always turn out the way you think it will. But the other thing that I learned after you passed away is what a truly honest and respectable man you were in the way you lived your everyday life. I probably didn’t say it enough when you were around, but thank you for everything that you did for us Papa. I just want to say that when God called you home, you didn’t go alone, a part of us went with you. Miss you every day.

Your,

Doll

Happy Woman's Day to all the Lovely and Powerful ladies :)

Ayn Rand, Mother Teresa, Helen Keller, Eleanor Roosevelt, Margaret Thatcher... What do these people have in common? One, they are women. Two, they are successful leaders. Three, their lives were full of struggle, but they succeeded nevertheless. There is lot to learn from the stories of women leaders. In the case of Helen Keller, she had to overcome her physical disabilities to fulfill her dreams. Mother Teresa spent her lifetime in India, serving the poor. These are women of substance -- women who fought for dignity, independence, and individuality. This is my message to all the women: "Hold on tight. Keep it going. We are with you."  Kudos to you, ladies! 

Raise a toast to a woman who is a blend of many special qualities you admire! Happy Woman's Day to all the lovely and powerful ladies :) 

Remembering my sweet little Mukuli

Dear Mukul,

 

Where did you go? Far away above the sky...into the heaven beyond our reach.

I remember this day when you became so dear to the almighty and left all of us gloomy. I treasure the memories that I have of us together. Since Papa’s gone I miss you even more....There are so many things that I wish I would have done differently in my relationship with you. I used to get so mad at him over stupid things. His silent smile used to lit up our day, his quiet words showed lot of dreams in our lives. I wonder if I can go back to get a glimpse of him or else if I could discover a time machine which would help me to go back to that wonderful time I had with him, still spanking in my thoughts. I've learned that it's easy to say, "time heals".

Never ever thought I would see a single day without him. He became so close to the deity. He is far away but so close, guiding me in each step of my life. Though he is not with me physically I can sense his presence always.

I miss you, my sweet little brother.

I just wish I could hug you one time and tell you how much I love you.

Love Always,

Sherry (Cherry Blossom Shoe polish as you used to call me)

This is a message for you, Papa, I hope somewhere up there in heaven you can read this.

Papa - it has been quite a year since that tragic day that you were taken away so suddenly and you moved on to a peaceful place. You were always the cornerstone for us and I miss you not being here. I wish I could have learnt a lot of things from you.  Your kind, gentle soul and your vast wealth of knowledge continues to be with me and helps me get through life each and every day. Thank you for ALWAYS making me feel special and ALWAYS taking time for me no matter what. I remember how you used to tell me "everything will be ok" when I felt low. I remember how your arms held me and gave me strength whenever I need it right from the time I took my first steps. You were always there to listen, love, and defend me in everything. In my triumphs you were always proud. I’m very grateful and proud to call you my Papa.

I never thought I would say good bye, I somehow thought you would live forever. If only I could turn back the time I would have never let you go. In retrospect, I say that I will never say goodbye to you Papa, because I know this is not the end for us of seeing each other. You have gone to a place where there’s neither pain nor suffering. But I know you are watching me always, wishing me well and I take great strength and inspiration from the fact that you will always be there for me no matter what. You will be there for me, as you have always been. Oh how I wished it was in person. 

Thank you Papa…. For always understanding, listening, caring, and loving me for all of your life; yesterday, today and tomorrow.

I make this promise today despite the irreparable dent you have left in our lives, an emptiness which can never be filled, I will be the girl you aspired me to be, in every possible way. I know, as I write this, you are with me, around me, wishing me well always. I love you papa to bits, and would do anything to have you back here with us all right now. Your memories still surrounds me and all I can do is cry.  Though I portray myself to others as a strong girl and act tough, I don’t think I can ever get over the fact that you are gone.

Not only do I miss you today, but I miss you every single day since you left. I love you Papa - You're The Best!!!!

Rest in peace Papa. I can't stop missing you .....more than I can say.

This is for all the lovely daughters.......

 

 

oas ki bundo si hoti hai "betiyan"

sparsh agar khurdara ho to rothi hai "betiyan"

roshan karega beta bas ek hi kul ko....

do do kulo ki laaj hain "betiyan"

koi nahi ek dusre se kam, heera hai

agar beta to sacha moti hoti hai "betiyan"...

kanton ki raah pe ye khud chalti rahegi

auron ke liye phool bichati hai "betiyaan"

vidhi ka vidhan hai

yahi dunia ki rasam

                                            mutthi bahr neer hoti hai "betiyaan"

Happy Birthday Sidzi !!!!

Today’s your birthday but the gift is all mine because your existence is what really makes me happy and gives meaning to my life. All I wish for is that you share this happiness. All I want is to give you peace, tranquility and love “for the rest of my life…”
  I want you to always (and only!) have the best that I can give you and the best I have to offer right now is my intense love.

Always count on me, not only today, but every day, month, year… on every single birthday from now on. Always count on me because I love you and I want that love to withstand anything. I thank God every day for sending a love into my life that will never lose the fullness we feel at this moment. I thank him every day for giving me to you so that I will always be there for you when you need to see the light you have been looking for. Today I wish for you, peace, special thoughts of happy times, remembrance of our loving times.

As I said in the beginning of this letter, it’s your birthday but the gift is mine, for I feel like the happiest person in the world, a world that looks even nicer today as we celebrate another year of your existence. 

All of my love doesn't seem enough, but that's all I have to offer you.Happy Birthday :)

Things have never been the same since August 2008...I met him two years ago.. He called that night, and asked me out on a date.  One date became two, then three, then we began to realize something serious was happening.  He was different than anyone I had ever met. He was both magical and familiar, conservative and freethinking. I knew he was a good thing for my life. He turned my life totally making it more beautiful. From the time we have known each other, our relation has just grown. We have seen many ups and downs in life, but have stood firmly by each other. We got married in April, 2009. Our relationship and marriage has had the expected ups and downs (as any relationship should), but it is a dance—we may grow apart for awhile, fight, be immature and selfish, but we always find ourselves back together, embracing, and moving as one. I have come to understand the meaning of love as it was meant to be. This is just the beginning, I know we have a long road ahead of us.  I love my husband so much and I am so proud of him.I think God reserves the best for everyone and I the best gift he showered upon me was bringing Siddharth into my life. 

Happy Friendship's Day

Hey Friends,

This is a lovely poem written by a a very dear friend of mine, it surely has a deep meaning to it. Enjoy reading and make more friends ...

When silence talks, you know a friend is listening.

When dreams come true, you know a friend is celebrating.

When tears fall, you know a friend’s shoulder is getting wet.

When colours fill your palette, you know a friend is painting.

When success knocks the door, you know a friend is not far behind.

When raindrops fall, you know a friend is waiting with an umbrella.

When music soothes the soul, you know a friend is singing.

When footsteps create a rhythm, you know a friend is walking along.

When a goal is made, you know a friend is playing on your team.

When one dessert is shared, you know a friend is digging in.

When the echo says ‘WE’, you know a friend has arrived.

Wishing all of you a very Happy Friendship Day!!

- Bindi

15 Dec 2009 - It was the last time I spoke with my papa. Our last conversation keeps replaying in my mind. All I can think is that I want my dad back. And ask over and over why did this happen. My dad is close to me even now as he pats me on my shoulder when I feel low. I truly believe that he is still with us.

God bless the ones who left us and more importantly God bless the ones left behind.

Happy Birthday Mukul :) :) :)

On your Birthday, I like to remember our times together good times.

I wish I could go back and tell you how I felt,
tell you that I really need you no matter what I said.
I will always love you no matter how long its been.

Happy Father's day

You were there when I didn't understand, You were there when I was wrong, You were there when I cried, You were there when I lied. For some reason my dad was always there, when I needed him the most. His love was never ending. And now that he's gone there is an emptiness in my world, but not in my heart.
Happy Father's Day Papa :) Miss you a lot...

Happy Birthday Papa :)

3^rd June... :) Today is my Papa's birthday!!! Although he will not see what I post here, but I would write anyway....

Papa, we wish A Very Happy Birthday to You!!! (Hug Hug).

You would’ve been 57 years old today. So many things on my mind, but the one that keeps surprising me – you’re an inspiration. You’ve taught me, by example, what to do – and what not to do.

It’s the first birthday we’ll celebrate without you. As the day goes by, the realization that you as a person is no longer with us really sets in but we also know that you are there in thoughts. I know this day is going to be very rough for all of us, especially my mom. She’s experiencing a whole different level of sorrow. In a world full of stresses and strains you always used to find time for us.

I think if you were here today, I would have called you to wish you a happy birthday. I miss you very much and sometimes I dream about you still being with us. If there is something that I learned from the way we lost you, it is that life doesn’t always turn out the way you think it will. But the other thing that I learned after you went away is what a truly honest and respectable man you were in the way you lived your everyday life. You never took any time to enjoy yourself because you gave everything you had to us.

I am sure Mukul must have planned something for you, and i hope you have a good birthday with him.

Papa, I might not be the perfect daughter in so many ways but I love you, I miss you and of course each day I keep that promise of looking after the lady who stole your heart almost 29 years ago. You are the reason I want to believe in the possibility of meeting you again someday.

I really hope you are in a better place & very happy.