Defying Gravity

I've never considered myself to be much of an adrenaline junkie, yet I'm constantly pushing myself to the limits. Skydiving, bungee jumping, white water rafting... I've done it all. Today, it was zip lining on Gravity. I don't really think that I'm afraid of heights, but there are definitely times when heights scare me (see the picture from Paris in Las Vegas below). I kept my cool on the heights today though, and it was a blast flying through the trees!

Other than the self portrait, it would appear that I wasn't on this zip lining trip, but the camera was strapped to my harness, so I couldn't snap any action shots of myself! All in all, it was a great day. Even if you're afraid of heights, the guides do a great job of keeping you strapped in at all times, and it feels extremely safe. I highly recommend zip lining on Gravity or Tree Tops at Class VI (even if you're not an adrenaline junkie!).

 Justin and I at Class VI before we left for the Gravity course

 The rest of our crew from L to R: Kellie, Brandon, Wes & Ronnie

 They look intense! Justin and Wes are ready to conquer Gravity!

Justin coming in off the test course

The beautiful scenery of Fayette County, West Virginia

The Reading Room

I know, I know... once again, I'm behind! Normally I like to be more on top of my blog posts, but things at work have been really crazy lately, and I've barely had time to eat lunch everyday much less blog (that's serious, I rarely eat lunch these days!). I have had time to read some good books though, and I wanted to share with you one of the latest.

My coworker, Shay, does a regular book club with some of her friends, and one of her most recent reads was The Violets of March by Sarah Jio. She suggested it to me, and before I even started reading it, I suggested it to another coworker, Michelle (we're thinking of starting our own book club... I'm really excited!). So, Michelle and I read this one together (sort of), and I loved every minute of it!

This book is a love story, mixed with some mystery, and when you throw in a little history, it's a dynamic combination! The author has a way of wrapping you into this story, and before you know it you're so engrossed, you just can't put it down. It's a quick read, and when you're done, you wish there was more! I highly suggest this book, particularly if you like authors such as Jodi Picoult or Sarah Dessen. Pass it on... and if you're interested in joining Michelle and I for a book club, let me know!