Sarah Too

All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another.

~Anatole France

"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing."

-- Muhammad Ali

Summer is DEFINITELY here in Florida. The humidity ratcheted up considerably once June hit. Evenings are almost too stuffy to be refreshing, but that fact just makes me want a rocking chair and a gin and tonic. Several fun things on the web and in life have been capturing my interest lately, so skim through the following tidbits to see if they capture yours.

I love this guy's aesthetic in his design and I love the links he provides in his daily posts. Always interesting, visually and mentally!

More graphic design love here with the folks over at Public School. Visual feasts and thought-provocation on a daily basis.

These guys are solving all my neck and shoulder mobility/flexibility issues, which makes daily living so much more comfortable. Do you have something crunchy and tight that you need loosened up?? I bet you doooooo!

Ever since the Royal wedding, I am obsessed with Wils and Kate. They make me want to be well-dressed for every event, and they make me wish I was a woman of leisure. A girl can dream...

My beautiful Pink Warrior completed her breast cancer treatment on June 7 and I'm spreading the word that you need to check your boobies regularly!! While my friend made battling cancer look graceful, it took its toll on her and changed her forever. Support the cause by choosing hope and helping others catch it early.

You know how Laurel Thatcher Ulrich said that "Well-behaved women seldom make history"? Well, I think strong women always make a style statement. And this site supports my belief.

I'll just wrap this up with more pictures from the best day of 2011. Our albums are ordered and on their way!

"In 2000, I told graduates to not be afraid to fail, and I still believe that. But today I tell you that whether you fear it or not, disappointment will come. The beauty is that through disappointment you can gain clarity, and with clarity comes conviction and true originality."

-- Conan O'Brien

Well folks, I kicked off the Memorial Day weekend right by launching myself out of a plane with a man strapped to my back (a.k.a. tandem skydiving). My friend Michaela wanted to skydive for her 27th birthday and I cheerfully volunteered to accompany her.

Jacob and I got on the road at about 6:30 AM so that Michaela and I could be the first jump of the day at Skydive City in Zephyrhills, FL.

The experience was AWESOME. Packed into our lil' Cessna like sardines with several other solo jumpers, we told dirty jokes to cut the tension. I was less nervous than I expected for something like this, and to be honest, I thought bungee jumping was scarier. So, word of advice: bungee jump before skydiving -- it will make things more fun! :) At about 13,000 feet, Quinn, my tandem diving professional, and I scooted our way over to the bay door opening in the side of the plane. I lifted my chin, crossed my arms over my chest, and kept my legs tucked behind me. Then, we were air born -- hurtling toward the Earth -- and it was BEAUTIFUL. You could see all the way to St. Pete -- it was a beautifully clear day and the air was fresh and cool. At about 5500 feet, Quinn pulled the chute and we drifted slowly toward home base. Quinn pulled some spirals, had us feeling zero gravity for a few moments, and then we landed by sliding on our butts.

I would have done it again that day -- several times over. That's what flying feels like! I almost wish I paid the extra $100 for the photos and video...ALMOST.