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Rollin' on the River: The BEST Time EVER!!!

So yesterday I faced my fears of the Loch Ness Monster and set out on the James for White Water Rafting.  Okay so the water is brown, but we had picture perfect weather and water temps. Before I left, I told my mom where I was going.  She dropped her bag, gave me a big hug and kiss and told me she loved me. You know, just in case I didn't make it back.  LOL  I set out for a bite to eat (my last meal?) and made my way to River Outfitters.

Once I arrived, I checked in and got my gear; a helmet and life jacket,  Wetsuits were optional, but the struggle was real trying to roll that thing up this body!  Once dressed, we took a scary shuttle ride along this narrow path on the edge of the James to the Reedy Creek section.  The guide gave us some instructions on how not to die and we were split into groups for one of three boats.  I was teamed up with the coolest group of people, Renee, Debbie, Ben, and Jennifer.

We pretty much drifted with the current until we needed to maneuver around rocks or get through waves.  The waves were crazy in some spots, but the bigger the better for me.  There were casualties.  Ben fell right out the boat Matrix style!  Now that was exciting and scary at the same time.  Our guide Charles kept yelling paddling instructions at us, while yelling at Ben to "GET IN THE BOAT!" which looked impossible at my fitness level.  Plus it was up to us ladies to pull him back on the boat!  Once we made it safely to the rocks for snacks we all fell out laughing. 

 The trip ended up on 14th Street where the shuttle met us to take us back to the shop for a cold beer.  Overall, I had an awesome time.  I will definitely spend more time on the James next year.  It really opened my eyes to so many things I've been missing out on.  Plus I get to check white water rafting off my list!  Next month, ziplining!    

Oh and I almost forgot, I paid off 3 credit cards last week!!!  Woohoo!  Check that one off too!

The List

(In no particular order)

Take a solo vacation
Visit Hitsville USA
Visit Times Square
Pay off one credit card
Go White Water Rafting
Visit the White House
Take a picture with the President
Meet New Edition
Perform a song with a live band
Swim with dolphins
Go sailing
Go Jet Skiing
Go snorkeling
Go Ziplining
Paint a room in my house
Attend the Roots Picnic
Buy a stock
Read the entire Bible
Ride a Segway
Learn how to speak conversational Twi
Learn how to make Groundnut Stew
Take a cooking class
Cook a live lobster
Complete a short story and pursue publishing
Plant a garden
Meet De La Soul
Run a mile without stopping
Take a yoga class
Work out 5 days a week consistently
Ride a bike...again
Lose 50 lbs
Start to journal again
Actively blog
Get a tattoo
Actually do a project I pinned from Pinterest
Start an emergency savings account
Learn how to crotchet/cross-stitch again
Learn how to sew
Learn to play the piano...again
Take a pottery class