Let me just add that I find The Junk Drawer and your writing very good and entertaining, and I’ve only just arrived. Keep on keeping on!

I sew, and I’m afraid of a needle one day breaking and flicking the point up into my eye – luckily I wear glasses.

I knit, and I’m also afraid of one day hurting myself with my knitting needles.

I’m also irrationally scared of things from movies, like the Grudge monster and the demon from Paranormal Activity. It’s ridiculous, I know, but ghosty-toasty stuff scares me!
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About 15 years ago I actually walked across the Royal Gorge Bridge. Well, ok, I walked about 50 steps and turned around terrified out of my mind. But still. That was HUGE for me. http://www.royalgorgebridge.com/

And I love Key West and there are 42 bridges from Homestead to Key West. I totally did that! Good thing I wasn’t driving though. Just saying. hahahaha!
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Data Entry Lady — That’s a brilliant I idea. I suggest a blindfold for when you’re in a car and can’t get on the floor.

Tarheel Rambler — I don’t blame you for the rocks thing. And what are you doing climbing rock walls anyway? And you’re right about our chances of dying. 40,000 people die in car crashes every year in the U.S. Those are scary odds. A bridge fall might kill me, but the odds are better I’ll get wiped out by a car. Nice thought, huh?

BabaBooey — And I’m so glad you were there to witness history! I do have a problem with high winds. I had a terrible time of things at the top of the Empire State Building because of the wind. I was actually able to look over the edge at the city, but when the winds kicked up, I ran back to the inner wall and stuck to it.

Daisy — Yes, I do have that feeling. And it runs so counter to what I want to do, which of course is NOT to fall! I hate that our brains can even have such thoughts. Tell Harley to be careful up there!

Shieldmaiden — What a shame that someone would take their lives like that, but I guess if you’re hell bent on doing it, pick a place where you’re certain to die. Glass catwalks should be outlawed. I’m guessing you have no plans to try this, then?

Surfie — It was a tad easier getting back to the starting point. We almost went over it again yesterday, but it’s was freezing cold. Good for you on getting over your fear. You are not alone with that. Many people have social anxiety but are not strong enough to even try for help. Pat yourself on the back. You done good!

Jenn of Many Cabbages — I think when I turned 40, I started to think of how silly it was that I couldn’t do certain things. I didn’t want to live the second half of my life still regretting that I couldn’t go certain places in certain ways. I feel so triumphant!

Marta Daniels — Oh, please do try to get over your fear. There is no greater pleasure in knowing you did the one thing you never thought you could do. Doing this was the best Christmas present I could give myself.

Nezzy — I don’t blame you for being scared of storms. I don’t live anywhere near tornado zone, and am happy for that. I hope you don’t find yourself in many places where you’re leaping from roof to roof, unless you’re a Superhero. Are you?

Pricilla — No thanks! Me and animals do not mix. Especially the horned kind.

Shadowsrider — I think it would be awesome to ride a horse, but I’m not kidding — I need to lose some weight first or that poor horse would sink in the middle.

Lidian — I remember fondly the time my husband and I visited the Grand Canyon, this was before my fear developed. I didn’t have a single problem looking out over the edge. But now? Ugh. And hiking? Out.

grannyann — Thanks and same to you! It’s almost here!

stacey — Oh, don’t be embarrassed. I work with a woman who can’t take the elevator anywhere. She works on the 3rd floor of our building. She’s lucky it’s not a high-rise. Well, she’d probably be in really good shape because no matter what, she will not step foot in one. I understand.

RE A Bad Girl Says — Awww, sorry about the backwards descent. I’ve eaten in the CN Tower, too. Not a problem. But I’m guessing you didn’t stand next to the glass and look down, right? I have trouble with wind as well. The Empire State Bldg visit would have been a whole lot easier for me without the wind whipping around.

puglette — {shakes finger at husband} I’m guessing the only reason you don’t punch him while he’s doing it is so you don’t actually drive off a cliff.

ann — Thank you and YES! Victory is mine. Feels great!

Leeuna — “..a broom closet on a bridge.” What a funny visual. Don’t worry. I’m pretty sure that can never happen.

Maureen — Mind over matter, baby! And now I can approach my fears with a little more confidence. This all started when I took a spring road trip alone and then flew alone. I feel like nothing can stop me now.

Katherine — Follow the happy face…follow the happy face…follow the happy face…

Curtis — Good for you! You still went! And you didn’t get lost! When I flew alone in July, I remember walking around the airport making a million mental notations about where I was headed so I could find my way back to the gate. The further away from it I got, the more empowered I felt. It’s all about making baby steps.

Yum Yucky — So I guess there are no bridges in your future? Hey, not all bridges are over water. Start there!

Phyl — Thank you! Oh, how weird. So neither of you is actually looking straight ahead? So funny!

JD at I Do Things — I can! I can! I want to keep trying walking the bridge and I want to dare to look out over it sometime. That would be a huge move. Medication is probably the only way some people can get through these things. I’m a big supporter of meds if you need ‘em.

Chris — Aw, what a nice thought. Maybe that would be Windy’s little payback for us following her and her story.

MA Fat Woman — Yeah, baby! I’m still so stoked that I did it.

Kim — Stay away from the tree! Congrats on making it to the end of another semester. Think Spring!

Jena Isle — It really is. I DO feel like the master of my universe! And I hope this is only the beginning of my conquering more fears. Totally liberating!

The feeling of triumph is overwhelming, right? The worst enemy is ourselves, sometimes because of our fear we dare not venture into things. But once we conquer that fear, we become masters of our own universe. Thanks for sharing this enlightening post. Happy Holidays.
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If you slipped, I bet Windy would come to your rescue. You could hang on to her handle and be spirited away like the big flying thing from “The Neverending Story.”
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