Remember when I wrote about not letting your weight stop you from doing things? Today I took my own advice.
We went bungy jumping at Taupo Bungy in Taupo, New Zealand this morning. That’s right. Bungy jumping.
And you know what they do so you can bungy jump? They weigh you. In front of people. And then they write that number on your hand so everyone who didn’t see your little public weigh in can then see it afterwards.
If you are scared of people knowing your weight then bungy jumping might seem even scarier than it is to other people. Heck, for some people that probably is scarier than jumping. But for me it wasn’t even an issue. When I said I won’t let my weight hold me back I meant it. Unless I am physically unable to do something I refuse to say I can’t/won’t. So I wore my weight (100 kg) on my hand. Maybe not with glowing pride, but definitely not with shame. I guess I’m indifferent to how much I weigh. There is nothing like weighing in online for hundreds of readers every week to get you over caring about how much you weigh.
But none of that really matters. Because I FREAKING BUNGY JUMPED!
Need proof?
I was super nervous about it when we got there, because it’s something I’ve never done and it’s jumping off something HIGH with only a cord attached to your ankles. In the video you can see that I was slightly freaking out in the beginning. That was partly because I must have looked nervous so the guys working started joking about being drunk and accidents and how nervous they were. Ah! But really the worst part is slowly waddling your way to the edge of the platform so you can jump. The cord is hanging off the platform and pulling at your feet like it is going to pull you off – it’s scarier than actually jumping. But once I got in place and they told me you just fall forward I knew I could do it… and I did!! I screamed for like a second and then realized it was fun and laughed during most of the jump. If you have three-ish minutes you should totally check out the video because it is freaking awesome.
Yeah. That’s how it is.
We also went to The Honey Hive where I bought some honey (for peanut butter and honey on toast!), took a little excursion to see Huka falls, and we went kayaking, then got caught in a storm, camped out for a bit with a super nice family from Auckland, and then hauled ass back so as not to get electrocuted. Maybe not the best kayaking adventure, but definitely a unique one.
All in all today has been a freaking fantastic adventure.
And I loved bungy jumping, despite being sooo nervous about it. Moral of the story today is this: even if you fear something you should still do it. Don’t hold yourself back from trying awesome things. Don’t hold back from life, just jump in. ;)
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I fear that, and I am not sure I have what it takes to make myself do it. I am impressed.
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HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are so brave & so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am in awe!!!!! The pics & video.. unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I missed commenting yesterday so want to say those pics are beautiful too!!!!!
Mary, you are one amazing chick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need to follow in your footsteps!
.-= Jody – Fit at 52´s last blog ..What I Do on Sunday =-.
LOOOOOVE the video! You can definitely hear the nervous energy in your voice prior to jumping. You are so so brave, I think I’d chicken out. I had to laugh at both you and Kepa’s videos because there’s a little either interference or something with the microphones that sounds like you just broke wind in nervousness. I think his is when he gets out to the platform and yours is after they have you scootch down. The weird things I notice! LOL Soooo proud of you guys and it’s just so great reading about all of your adventures together whether ordinary or extraordinary!
Congratulations on bungy jumping! I would be terrified of doing something so dangerous, so your bravery astounds me. I’d be especially scared about my upper body going into the water once I jumped, haha, because that’s what should be scary about that situation.
I think it’s great you’re taking your own advice & doing things some people would think you couldn’t or shouldn’t do for whatever reasons. It’s inspiring to see someone else step out of their comfort zone and succeed!
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Lovelovelove it! You are both crazy people! In a good way ;)
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Wow, that’s awesome Mary!! Don’t know whether i’d be able to do that :)
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You are so cool…man seriously who does that? WOOT! You bungee jumped in NZ. :)
.-= Michelle @ Eatingjourney´s last blog ..Selling Yourself Short..STOP IT! =-.
OK, that seals it. I MUST come to New Zealand. I have family living there, and I’m always so jealous of their pictures and stories.
Thanks for sharing this — you are so brave!
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Wow you are my shero!
I would so love to bungee jump but just watching your vid gave me butterflies in my stomach.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWW!!!! You are sooooo brave!!!!! That looks so scary, but fun – but scary!!!!
.-= Jenn @ Watch My Butt Shrink!´s last blog ..Food Journal: 01.24.10 =-.
Those pics gave me stomach butterflies. And to follow that with kayaking and camping? You are so badass!
.-= Camevil´s last blog ..The Year in Review =-.
Good for you! Scary and fun all at once.
thought you were on the amazing race for a second there
.-= Pink Panda´s last blog ..Almost like Starbucks Blondie Brownies =-.
That is an overdose of AWESOME, Mary. You rock, girl!
.-= Jack Sh*t´s last blog ..A Post Too Hot for JSGF =-.
oh ma gosh! oh ma gosh!
My stomach is rolling like I’m on a roller coaster from these pics. You are SO BRAVE! Gulp! What a wonderful memory-making experience!!
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Whoo hoo! Those are some amazing pics! You weren’t lying when you said you wouldn’t let it hold you back- you are inspiring chica!
.-= Tiffany´s last blog ..Day #25: Keep on Keepin’ on! =-.
OMG – I love it!
.-= Erin´s last blog ..OOPS!!! =-.
I got nervous just watching! Way to go!
.-= AndrewENZ´s last blog ..Weigh-in Monday #4 2010: The streak continues =-.
mary, that was absolutely amazing! i’m so proud of you… i wish i could say that i was so comfortable with my weight! maybe i should just follow the “mary lifestyle”! (you’re my little piece of inspiration everyday…)
love you girl!
♥ brit
Aww, Brit I <3 you.
Oh. My. God. You are my hero! Incredible!
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I watched the video after just looking at the pictures, I was so nervous for you, I don’t know why though, after jumping off that mountain in Austria, this should have been a piece of cake. I think maybe I should just expect these kind of things from you. I know when the years pass and you come to my age you will look back and not regret a thing because you will have done it all.
Love MOM
Wow! I could never do it. I am so terrified of heights and drowning. No way! But I am glad you were able to do it!
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WOW! That is beyond incredible.
I’ve been skydiving, but never bungee jumping….WooT to you!
.-= Steve´s last blog ..Weekend Update =-.
OMG that looks so fun! But I am not sure I would be that brave.
.-= Karen´s last blog ..A health nut? =-.
I love that you just went for it. I’m not allowed to do it with my back but that is how I found my love for high rollercoasters…I just did it and fell in love.
That’s too bad. It did jack up my back a tiny bit so I won’t be doing it again, but I’m glad I got to do it once. High rollercoasters are awesome!
YOU ROCK.
Are you for REAL, Mary?!
Wow.
Sounds like this traveling adventure of yours was one of the best ideas ever :)
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Mary!
This is completely awesome!!!
.-= Lance´s last blog ..Sunday Thought For The Day =-.
Very nice.. you’re a brave woman. It would take a lot for me to get up there.. let alone jump. :)
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Just found your blog, and wow! You are so brave!
.-= Kat´s last blog ..Living Healthy on a Budget…Yes, it Can Be Done! =-.
Freaking awesome Mary!! You have more guts than I do. I always wondered what happens AFTER a jump. I thought they may have lifted you back to the top somehow. Congratulations on your jump!
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Holy cow, Mary!! I get eeky just standing on the second rung of a ladder! Loved the still shots and video. What a brave and amazing feat! :-D
–Susan
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Amazing! You’re fearless!
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OMG mary I didn’t watch the video cuz im at work but watching the photos of you jumping over made me physically nauseous with fear! (I’m not kidding) Just the thought of myself doing something like that scares me to death!! I cant even go on rollercoasters! You’re so brave! I know you said even if you fear something you should still do it, but I think I would have a heart attack, so I wont. Lol. I did go on a rollercoaster a couple of years ago BECAUSE I was so afraid, and screamed so much and felt like fainting it was the scariest thing ever and my friend still teases me. And I learned I will NEVER do that again. I still have nightmares. Lol. Kayaking is fun though! Yay. And fresh honey! Every couple of weeks I buy fresh honey from our farmers market. I’m glad youre adventerous enough for everyone yay you!
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Mary,
Good for you!! The music in the video made me giggle – so chillax for a nerve-racking moment!
Full of awesomeness!
Yee haw!!!
~xo
.-= Lori (JaneBeNimble)´s last blog ..Front Porch: Only in Lance World =-.
You are so brave! Thanks for inspiring us :)
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Oh wow! You are amazing! No way I would do such a thing!
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how did you get so many awesome pictures of you bungy jumping? That’s amazing! Did it hurt your ankles or knees? Way to go!
.-= Beth (Mackattack)´s last blog ..Basic Risotto Recipe =-.
We got the video/pics package with the bungy jump so they took the footage and then gave it to us afterwards. ;) Pretty sweet deal.
It didn’t hurt my ankles or my knees. It hurt my back a bit with whiplash, but it’s pretty much gone the day after.
WTG! Cool how you got every part captured with pics!
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I take my hat off to you that was amazing!! Anybody that can get the courage up to do something like that is simply amazing. Again, congratulations.
.-= Barry´s last blog ..Food Addiction – What Is It And How Is It Treated? =-.
I LOVE IT!!
man this year is already one of change and ballsiness (thats the technical term :)) for you and we’re only 26 days in…
.-= Miz´s last blog ..Super slow weight training. =-.
I LOVE that term. That should be my theme for the year. ;)
YOU ROCK! I can’t stand it! I would be scared out of my mind!
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Mary – I bet this post draws more comments than any other in history. WOW! How spectacular. i was cringing just looking @ your photos. Good for you. I’m pretty adventurous but this scares me. Anyway, great job and this is a post/experience I’m sure you’ll never forget. It certainly is a post I will always remember. Thanks for sharing and looks like your NZ is a blast!
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You are a superhero! I love it! Way to go, Mary!
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Holly molly…are you crazy? I mean, not crazy in the bad sense BUT wow…I don’t think I could do that..love the proof of all the pictures and the video….and yes, we can DO IT!
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OMG. You rock for doing that. Way to go!
Way to jump off into the abyss; don’t think I could do it.
Love the frame by frame documentation of the jump. Wow…
Friggen A!
Now THAT’S how you do it.
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Awesome! I bungee jumped once but not into a body of water and not from such a height. Fun stuff! WTG on not missing out on things!
Wow! That looks so fun!!!! And yes, always face your fears! Especially in such a wonderfully exciting way. :)
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Watching that brought tears to my eyes…you so rock Mary!!
.-= KCLAnderson (Karen)´s last blog ..What Am I Really Afraid Of? =-.
Wow! You’re my hero. That is all.
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Great advice, inspirational and motivational
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WOW!!! I am so impressed- that gives “just do it” a whole new meaning. You go girl.
Woo hooooooooooooooooooooo
U inspire me to get goin no matter what
I’ve always wanted to bungee jump but I was too young.. and now I felt like I was too heavy. You have definitely inspired me. Thanks for the post!
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