A Brooklyn Life

Apr 07 2006

Fear of Heights and the Trapeze

So, I’m going trapezing this morning at the Trapeze School of New York. Not something I get to say often–actually this is the first time I’ve ever said that. Did I mention I’m not a big fan of heights? And yet, there’s something exhilarating about the idea of swinging through the air on a bar. Will I have to ask someone to push me off that 23-foot platform for the first time (they say they won’t on the website)? Will I scream the first time I fly through the air? Yesterday someone asked me if they made you wear helmets. I said no and mumbled something about a safety harness. Wish me luck!

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7 responses so far

7 Responses to “Fear of Heights and the Trapeze”

1. # Dennison 07 Apr 2006 at 8:56 am

   I’ll put $5 down betting that you will scream.

2. # la penguinaon 07 Apr 2006 at 9:04 am

   heh, let’s not forget about how brave you were in Quito, clinging to the crumbling window ledge a mere 10 stories (or was is 12 …) off the ground?

3. # Miss Loon 07 Apr 2006 at 10:45 am

   I’ll see your $5, and raise you $5 for peeing in the pants

4. # caton 07 Apr 2006 at 10:56 am

   you’re gonna be sore. i loved trapezing there, but it took me a while to realize it’s all about timing. have fun!!

5. # This is so Punkon 07 Apr 2006 at 12:40 pm

   Where the heck is that trapeze school? I have to go.

6. # Missyon 07 Apr 2006 at 12:41 pm

   I hope it went well! If you found it even mildly fun then I will be tempted to give it a try–I, too, am not fond of heights…actually it’s the fear of falling that practically paralyzes me.

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