Posts in : suspense

• Dec

  02

  Freefalling

  
  
  by Stinky
  posted in News
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  The lady was saying all sorts of things to me, giving me instructions even, yet I did not hear a thing. It could have been instructions on what to do to stay safe, but I ignored her because I was too occupied reminiscing. This might sound strange to you, but it will all make sense in a short while.

  ‘Would you like to take out personal accident insurance?’

  SAY WHAT? Ok, so I’ll cut the suspense now and let you know that I went skydiving. And as fun as it sounds, I was completely and utterly terrified. I have never been so scared in my life. So a few of my closest friends picked me up and drove me out west to Sydney Skydiving Centre. It was a horrible car ride. Usually I am quite excited to go out with my good mates, but this ride was eerily silent. I had butterflies in my tummy and felt nauseas to a degree. Not to mention it was nearing 40 degrees on the thermometer too! What a way to start the weekend.

  So we arrived and I registered for the jump – alone… Waited for a little while then suited up, harness on and after an awkward meeting with the guy who I was going to tandem with, we headed out to the runway where we boarded a tin can… I mean a plane that rattled like a tin can. There were so many jumpers we squeezed in the tin can like sardines – quite a good analogy I think. The plane took off and there was NO TURNING BACK. Reminds me of those moments in your life where you make a decision, take action, realise it may not have been the best course of action, but also know it is too late to stop. I am sure we have all experienced something like this.

  I think back to my friends who were completely safe on solid ground and then realised that I didn’t say ‘bye’ to them. All I gave them was a reluctant smile, a half-hearted wave and I was off. So we are sitting in the plane, looking at one another, whilst I was trying my best not to be nervous. I look up and see 3 lights. On one it said ‘3 minutes’, the other was ‘1 minute’ and the green light read ‘GO!’

  My stomach sunk when the 3 minute light turned on. Buckles were being clipped in, straps were being tightened, my nerves flared up like a pimple does on your nose when you need to look your best. I start praying. The 1 minute light comes on. My mind starts to spin. I look out the window and can see the cloud line. I look up to the ceiling and pray again.

  ‘GO!’

  People start jumping out of the plane as if it were on fire. The speed in which they opened the hatch door and the speed in which they made their exit made me realise one thing. THERE WERE NO JUMPERS LEFT. It was my turn. I was pushed to the opening door, made to sit down with my legs dangling outside of the plane. Before I knew it…………

  FREEFALL.

  Adrenalin. Fear. Excitement. Falling. What an exhilarating experience. It felt like I was floating in the air without a worry in the world – well except for the fact that in mere moments I could become a human pancake. But apart from that the view was spectacular; the feeling of freefall is universally outstanding. The chute was released, it twisted and turned and untangled itself then a big WHOOP sound was heard. It had opened – biggest relief in my life. So as we floated in the air, casually enjoying the view from a few thousand feet up, I was amazed at how great I was feeling. Nothing could compare to the feeling of falling.

  So we drifted and drifted while he was flying us back to the landing site. He turned the parachute so that we would slide in right in front of my friends. I lifted my legs up as instructed and we slid as we landed. I was extremely happy. He unbuckled me and I immediately gave him a hug. He asked me what was the best part of the jump, and of course I said ‘LANDING!’

  We all had a great laugh at my expense but nevertheless, it is an experience that I will never forget. I want to thank all of my friends who encouraged me to jump. There is no better way to actually ‘let go’ than to fall and realise that there are only a handful of things in life that really matter. And that is sharing, giving and love. Everything else just seems so minute. Don’t you reckon?

  And since we are on the topic of falling, the stinkythepig plush toys will be arriving around December 15^th. HOW EXCITING!!! Our site will be updated shortly to take pre-orders. We want to do it this way so that when we get our hands on the toys, we will be able to get them out to you all as soon as possible. We’ll let you know exactly when the site is updated to cater for this. So until then, stay excited! And remember! Share something special with the people you care about.

  Take care.

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• Oct

  06

  What’s coming next week?

  
  
  by Stinky
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  What’s coming next week? Stinky travels to a place he has always dreamt about! Have you guys ever dreamt about visiting a place that has always seemed out of reach? Next weeks post will let you all know that it is not always impossible to visit a place that you have never been before. Get out there and enjoy life!

  So as I sit here and write this post, I can’t help but be excited about what we will be receiving in the next few days. But unfortunately, you guys will have to be left in suspense for the time being. I’m sorry! All I can share is that it is for the website and it will be awesome.

  We have seen you guys come and read the stories. We’re so glad that everyone can come and read what we post. We hope you can share the stories with the people who mean the most to you. If we can spread some smiles, we have done what we set out to do. Thank you.

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