Everybody JUMP...JUMP!
Yes, unlike some of you who are inclined to spend your days reading, surfing the web, or just hangin’ around, I prefer to spend my afternoons jumping off cliffs!
A normal afternoon for me in Hawaii usually involves some kind of outdoor adventure. Richardson’s Beach is a half hour bike ride South of Hilo; Honoli’i Beach is a half hour North. Coconut Island is 5 minutes from my apartment, and some wicked awesome waterfalls and swimming holes are right outside of town too. (My new friend from Maine would be so proud that I’m catching on to the North’s favorite slang term!!!)
Anyway, I think you get the point. There’s always something new to explore in Hilo! But back to the cliff jumping part…I’ve come to realize that there are 3 categories of jumpers out there.
1) The Jumpers. These are the people who look over the ledge, feel the intense adrenaline rush, and go with it. They come up smiling and are ready for another go.
2) The One-time Jumpers. This group looks over and thinks, “What the ____ am I getting myself into?” They jump, and possibly even smile, but are immensely glad they got it over with and will never do it again.
3) The No Jump Jumpers. These people usually don’t even look over the ledge. They’re comfortable keeping their feet on the ground and frequently end up being the designated photographers.
Now, this may seem completely cliché, but throughout life we encounter opportunities that don’t come around all too often. Those are our cliffs. They can be something as simple as getting out of your comfort zone that first semester in college or as crucial as a huge career decision. Either way, when those cliffs come along, ask yourself…which Jumper are you gunna be?
Until next time…Aloha!