Now, I get panic attacks on airplanes, on ski mountains, in elevators, in confined spaces, and when I start to think and worry about things too much.
I started to think back on some of the things that I've done in my reckless youth (you like that M.D.) that I would NEVER do now.
Here they are.
Things I did, but would never do now:
- Skydive
I went skydiving on my 21st birthday (thank you Erin for that incredible gift). Just looking at the pictures now gets my heart racing.
- Stand on the edge of a teeny tiny piece of cliff that is jutting out many many feet above water.
What was I thinking?! I was actually in Australia when this picture was taken, walking along the cliffs, when I excitedly went to that exact spot and told Jimmy to take my picture. HELLOOOO, I've seen news reports about people doing things like this on vacation and the cliff giving out....not a smart move!
- Wear a bandana and think I'm ghetto-fabulous
OK, so this isn't necessarily "reckless," but I found this picture and couldn't help but again say to myself, what was I thinking?! This style just does not work, PERIOD. (unless it is Halloween)
*Note: I actually found my stash of bandanas today and they are now in my children's dress up bin for dressing up as pirates (aren't they cute?).
Arrrrr Mateys!
So, am I just older and wiser now? Or just a scaredy-cat? Or maybe there's just more to lose and leave behind?
I don't know, but I've definitely become a much more cautious and nervous person than I was in my 20's. Am I happy about those reckless moments of my youth? Absolutely, and I'd do them all over again at the time of my life that I did (with the exception of the bandana, there is no excuse for that fashion disaster). I just wouldn't do those things today.
I feel the same way! I had a mini panic attack when Johnny pointed a nerf gun at me the other day! I always think about the crazy things we used to do that I'd never do now... i def think fear comes with age.
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