Well, a happy Monday to one and all. Actually, not really all that happy. I laid in bed this morning and wished with all of my heart that I could just have another day off. If only to sleep in and then eat a funny breakfast but we will have to wait until next weekend for that chance.
We ended up at Fairground on Friday night for Whoop Up Days, where I only had to pay for the Crystal Palace (Not really worth the two tickets.) and conquered my fear of the Ferris Wheel. (Not quite like the OC, but not bad either.) Still wishing I would have bought the deep fried Mars bar or tried to win the fabulous leopard coat from the Bingo game, but all in all, it was a fun night.
Alright, a story from yesteryear, see if I have really learned my lesson.
My family has been to Disneyland a lot, and while there aren’t too many scary, scary rides there, I have always avoided them. I was already too scared of Pirates of the Caribbean (Still kinda am, I don’t like the talking skull) and the Haunted House (Creepy zombies crawling out of their graves. Shudder! This is not the Michael Jackson Thriller video, is it?)
Regardless, the last time I was at Disneyland, I figured it was about time that I put away my fear of the larger rides and give them a shot. I started out on Splash Mountain, and surprisingly, quite enjoyed it. With a renewed energy, I tried the Big Country Mountain Rail Road Rollercoaster, and you know what, that wasn’t that bad either. I began to think that maybe I hadn’t given rollercosters a fair chance, that maybe I had just been too much of a baby all of these years.
So when my older brother suggested that we try Space Mountain, I decided I could handle something like that, and I went to stand in line. However, when we got there, I became quite uneasy. Somehow this didn’t feel like the other rides we had been on earlier in the day. But tried to shake off my nervousness as my mom and I sat in one of the cars.
Now, for those of you who don’t know about Space Mountain, it is a “rollercoaster” in the dark. Sounds easy enough, that way, you won’t see what is coming ahead, and thusly can’t get scared before it happens. As the ride started you slowly twist your way up to the top of the building with small stars and planets as your only source of light. The ride is not really that fast, and soothing space music is played in the background. So far I was enjoying the leisure voyage. However, when you get to the top of the track…all hell breaks loose.
After a slow countdown, the cars are quickly spiralled down the same track we had slowly travelled up. Meanwhile, all in the dark. Sharp corners, fast speeds, I was beside myself with fear. I had trusted my older brother who insisted that it was neither fast, nor a scary ride. All lies. He sat behind us and laughed the whole time at the horrible joke he played on me and my mom. I just hung on for dear life and screamed. Just when I thought the ride would never be over, we came to an abrupt stop. Shaken, scared and a little angry, I took my time getting out of the car, while little kids jumped out of their cars ,started high-fiving each other and ran to get into the line for the ride again.
And with that, I knew my career as a rollercoaster enthusiast was over. While the Scrambler at Whoop Up Days isn’t really as scary as Space Mountain, I should really trust my instincts and not the boy who insisted that it isn’t a scary ride at all. (It wasn’t that bad. I am just glad we didn’t have to pay to ride it. And I am still embarrassed that again, I was probably the oldest person on the ride, and probably the scaredest)
Here’s to:
While utilitarian at best, still a step ahead. Whether that is good or bad, the jury is still out.
A new roommate. Mary is easy going and full of all kinds of insight. Welcome to the asylum.
Wonderful chicken salad. You have out done yourself again, Jenny.
The best friends a girl could get. I love every minute with you all.
Thanks for a great weekend, and probably the best episode of The Bridge this season. We are definitely making our way to the end of the summer, and the big season finale. Can’t wait.
Good Luck, God Speed.
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