I did it !

[Brandy Hunter]

I have the biggest fear of seaweed one can have. Like it's REALLY bad.

I said to myself at the beginning of this summer that I was going to do something to conquer this.

Well here at the cottage we have a bridge that you jump off of into the lake. Also a beach (not near each other.. the bridge is about 10 ft up)

My friends unexpectedly showed up today, my mom asked them to keep me busy since it's exactly 4 yrs today we found out my Dad passed away.

I went with a friend to the bridge, and we watched her kids jump off of it. After much coaxing I agreed to go in. But the only way into that part of the water was to jump off.

People there for their kids were so understanding that I took forever, and weren't pushy at all.

I backed out of jumping if I was standing (heck, 10 ft.. plus me.. 5 ft) so both her and I sat down on the edge and after counting to three we pushed ourselves off. I'm getting goose bumps just thinking of it.. eek !

I panicked under water, and didn't know which way to swim. I am a good swimmer, it's just the fact I was scared if I went down i'd touch weeds. Anyways, I found my way up and got out.

I have a bruise because I was so uptight, and held onto her hand so hard. and i'm still sore.. I guess being that tense really does do something

BUT we went to the beach after and I planned on sitting and just tanning, but all of a sudden I realize i'm in the water, and having fun !

Sorry.. but this is big ! Thought i'd share it with you all

[DaveP]

Congrats on getting over your fears, that's not easy to do. Sounds like you had a great time.

[Brandy Hunter]

Thanks! I did! But looking back on it i'm creeped out LOL. Guess I 'lived in the moment'

[CharityG]

Sorry about your dad, in 2 weeks on Aug 15 its going to be 8 years for my dad and I am always on the count down weeks before. The day of is always kinda an "off" day for me too. I just might have to go find a lake to jump in as well, I stinknin hate weeds and them touching my legs. Glad you had a good day with friends anyways!!

[Lynn49]

That's a huge accomplishment; fear can be so paralyzing...good for you!

[Brandy Hunter]

Thanks guys!

Last year I got my tattoo for him on that day, now i'm jumping off bridges

[DaveP]

Thanks guys!

Last year I got my tattoo for him on that day, now i'm jumping off bridges

Skydiving next year?

Kidding. Marking your Dad's passing is important, and I think you're doing it in the right way.

Lost my mom long ago, always a sad day.

[Brandy Hunter]

Skydiving next year?

Kidding. Marking your Dad's passing is important, and I think you're doing it in the right way.

Lost my mom long ago, always a sad day.

I was actually thinking the CN tower walk thing !
Thank you

[opus]

Im terrified of seaweed too!
Its so icky!
Everyone always makes fun of me because I cant even look at it.
Happy at least one of us was able to face it!

[Chantel]

What a nice thing to hear I hate seaweed too, ugh. Remember, if you're underwater, bubbles go up; if you're stuck in an avalanche, spit goes down.

Glad to hear you had a good day!

[melodyagwu]

Great job, I hate seaweed on my feet too! but love to have a seaweed fight, weird I know...child at heart.I lost my dad too, but hes smiling down on you that you went for it!

[CharityG]

Thanks guys!

Last year I got my tattoo for him on that day, now i'm jumping off bridges

Too funny I got one as well for him, the day he died actually I went and put his name and and the day he was born and the day he died on my back between my shoulder blades. Great minds think alike.

[Judstir]

Good for you. I am so happy for you. It is so great that you do something to help you get pass the sadness of the day.

[maddie2008]

I am so glad you were able to overcome the seaweed. I still haven't.

When I was 13, my family went out our boat, and to a nearby beach. We anchored, and had to swim up to the beach. But, when i jumped in the water, i got tangled in the seaweed and nearly drowned. To this day, i cannot touch seaweed, and even when out in the boat. It has even kept me from going in the water when on vacations down south.

I hope someday i can be as brave as you!

[Brandy Hunter]

Here's some pictures of the bridge, I don't have any of me jumping because I didn't trust anyone with my camera beside the water