This blog is about celebrating new experiences and trying new things. Well, this time, trying a new experience means facing one of my biggest fears: heights.
Yep, I have a real fear of heights. . . a real fear of heights. In fact, I’m starting this post a week before the actual event because I am already nervous! I have to write about it to gear myself up for it! What am I so nervous about? Getting on the SkyStar (which I am affectionately referring to as the wheel of death). Normal people refer to it as the largest mobile observation wheel in the U.S. I mean, I love admiring it. I think it’s a beautiful addition to the Cincinnati Banks. It’s a glorious site at night. In a way, I both love the SkyStar and fear the SkyStar. I love it from afar! But, Friday night, February 8th, I’m getting on it in spite of my fears!
Since I’ve already been worrying about it for a week, I’m going to dig up a photo of me riding a Sky Lift in Gatlinburg, TN. I so didn’t want to ride it, but, because I suffer terribly from FOMO (fear of missing out), I wanted to share in that experience with my friends. As I waited in line, my heart was thumping, my palms were seriously sweating, my breath was failing, and my mind was racing with “what if” scenarios that all resulted in death or mutilation. But, I got on. Barely. But I got on.
Sometimes I make myself attack my fears, even through tears, because I don’t want to give into them. So, I am once again, hopefully, going to tackle my fear of heights by getting on the Cincinnati SkyStar Wheel. Here we go!
Seeing the skyline and riverfront views of Cincinnati and Kentucky is simply incredible. My amazement of it all slowly eased my discomfort and allowed me to settle in. I kept looking out and not down.
Am I proud I did it? Absolutely! Will I probably be scared the next time? Absolutely! But I’m feeling pretty confident there will be a next time. The ride is just too impressive to miss. It’s a one-of-a-kind, 12-minute, four full revolutions experience. And when you’re done, grab a bite to eat at local restaurants like Yard House and Taste of Belgium, both right next door. Can’t beat that as a Cincinnati night out.
How can you ride for free? Comment on this post and share either a fear you’ve attacked, or a fear you want to attack and you will be entered to win four tickets to ride SkyStar!
GO THERE (SkyStar)! TRY THAT (purposefully facing your fears)!
19 Comments
Ashley Boerio
February 10, 2019 at 10:14 amI have a fear of heights too!
Mindy Trujillo
February 10, 2019 at 3:43 pmGlad I’m not alone! 🙂
Kim J
February 10, 2019 at 10:53 amI have a fear of driving over a bridge and the car going airborne into the water! Obviously, I have to drive over bridges, but I always grip the steering wheel or grab the arm rest and close my eyes. I am working on it and It’s never once happened. hahaha
Mindy Trujillo
February 10, 2019 at 3:46 pmSometimes when driving over a bridge, I think about rolling my windows down in case I hit the water. Lol
Kate Powell
February 10, 2019 at 1:29 pmI am afraid of the dark in the woods but this past summer I made myself go camping multiple times and it helped!
Mindy Trujillo
February 10, 2019 at 3:46 pmOhhh that’s a good one.
Karianne
February 10, 2019 at 1:48 pmI have a very random fear of people watching me sleep. I always pull the blanket up by my face so I can’t be seen.
Emily Chopelas
February 10, 2019 at 1:53 pmFear of swimming in the ocean!
Mindy Trujillo
February 10, 2019 at 6:26 pmIs it because of sharks?
Mynette
February 10, 2019 at 4:39 pmHeights has always been my fear. I always hated the ferris wheel. If I got to go for free, I’d totally do it for the views!
Jenna
February 10, 2019 at 4:59 pmI was too scared to parasail on vacation and now I wish I had! Hoping I remember this feeling the next time.
Mindy Trujillo
February 11, 2019 at 8:55 amYes! That’s exactly why I try to make myself do things!
Kelly Myers
February 11, 2019 at 9:30 amAs I’ve gotten older I’ve developed claustrophobia, which is so odd since I used to love small spaces. I’m working on it. 🙂
Mindy Trujillo
February 11, 2019 at 2:09 pmThat’s all we can do is keep working on it! 🙂
Sarah
February 14, 2019 at 2:50 pmI have a real fear of any kind of rodent & snakes. But sorry I’m not planning to tackle that! I also don’t like heights when you’re too close to an edge, whether hiking, up in a lighthouse, or even driving on mountainous roads! My stomach literally turns upside down I think!
Jamie Murdock
February 14, 2019 at 3:43 pmI have a huge fear of needles
Melanie
February 14, 2019 at 7:40 pmI don’t know that I WANT to attack any fears!
That’s not true. I get so nervous when I have to give speeches or toasts. So I plan to join Toastmasters to work on that.
Mindy Trujillo
February 16, 2019 at 11:56 amGood plan!
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