Risk vs Reward

Speaking with Eric about the potential for a new job at FPL got me thinking about the path that I have taken with my career and the risky industry that I am in. I wont even mention the number of jobs I have had since grad school. It was not planned. With another possible change on the horizon I have got to make the right choice because much more and this will start to reflect on me - not something I want. BUT, I am ready for more responsibility and a richer future. Now I have to find it. Otherwise it was actually nice to be back in SFLA. I even made a new friend along the way over dinner Thursday night. I was a bit unsure on the trip but I had a good time and crammed in a lot including a trip to the ER Thursday night until 3 AM. Not fun.

Saturday included two more jumps with my instructor which were awesome. The first jump I pulled a bit early at about 7,000 to avoid some clouds and had an extra long ride down diving around clouds. I didn't feel all that comfortable with the leg turs that I was supposed to do but I guess that will get better. The second jump was my first release and it was nothing short of perfect - kinda. Terry and I jumped from 14,000 and he released me as soon as we got stable and I maintained a perfect heading all the way down. He redocked with me and about that time right above 6,000 I saw us heading for a cloud. Too late. I waved and by the time I opened I was in the middle of a huge cloud. Kinda cool but scary for the 20 seconds or so it took me to fly out. Hearing Terry hoot and hollar on the video after he opened was awesome.

Spoke with Aaron this AM in the hospital. I only wish I could be as strong as he is if I was in his situation.