"Adrenaline, Anxiety and Awe!"

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“Adrenaline > overthinking.”

 (Even Though I Haven’t Jumped Off a Cliff… Yet) 😅


Let me confess something up front: I have never gone bungee jumping. Or skydiving. Or climbed a mountain where I had to wear one of those helmets and pretend, I’m in a North Face ad.


But do I think about doing all of that? Almost daily. Usually when I’m avoiding assignments or having a life crisis over whether I chose the right major.


And maybe that’s the point — that thrill, that idea of doing something absolutely insane (but safely), calls to me. It’s the escape hatch from the daily loop of classes and deadlines


"This collage? It's not just pictures It’s proof that there's magic in muddy hikes, laughter under pine trees, and that kind of tired that only comes from living fully. It’s the student break I didn’t know I needed — and maybe you do too."


There’s something about extreme sports that feels like a metaphor for life as a student:

  • Bungee jumping? Like hitting “submit” on an assignment at 11:59 p.m.

  • Skydiving? Walking into a viva without knowing which subject it’s for.

  • Rock climbing? That group project where you carry all the weight.

💟Travel Isn’t Just for Instagram

But seriously — these activities demand that you trust, let go, and be in the moment. And I think that’s something we all need more of.

I used to think travel had to be luxurious or picture-perfect. But now? I want the chaos. The missed buses. The weird street food. The kind stranger who helps you find your way when Google Maps gives up.

Whether it’s hiking a local trail, exploring a new city, or eventually (manifesting this) throwing myself off a bridge with a giant rubber band tied to my feet — I want to feel alive.

Because there’s so much more to student life than just “student-ing.” And travel, adventure, and new experiences are where we meet the versions of ourselves that the classroom can't teach us about.

 👽What I’ve Learned (Without Jumping… Yet)

Even without the bungee cord experience under my belt, I’ve already learned this:

  • The idea of doing something scary is a win in itself.

  • Daydreaming about adventure is its own form of hope.

  • And the first step is usually just saying, “Why not?”

So, if you’re also the kind of person who has an “Adventures to Try” list saved in your Notes app next to your grocery list — you’re not alone.

👻Go Do That Scary, Cool Thing

No pressure to jump out of a plane tomorrow. But maybe say yes to that hiking trip. Try kayaking. Explore a new city on your own. Get a little lost. And maybe, just maybe, scream your lungs out as you dive into something new — literally or metaphorically.

And one day, when I finally take that step — expect a part two:
“Adrenaline Part II: I Screamed Like a Baby and It Was Awesome.”

Until then, I’m over here making lists, dreaming big, and encouraging you to chase that next rush — no matter how small.






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