12 August, 2009

sheer terror and mark twain


this is a video of me about to wakeboard for the first time.

i don't know if i can properly describe my terror, so i'm showing you. i was mainly afraid of getting run over by a boat after falling.

watch for my mouth to do really weird quivery things and for my lamaze breathing. listen for my mom laughing at me almost the entire time.

(there's a transcription under the video in case you can't understand what i'm saying.)



transcription:

jasmine riiiight before video starts: it's freezing
zachary: you'll get warm
chris: you'll get warm in just a second
chrystal: stay in the ball
chris: that is perfect
mom: laughing at jasmine
jasmine: okay. is this a shorter rope or are we still doing the long rope? (i wanted a shorter rope because it wouldn't be so far away from the boat)
chris: that's the long rope
everyone: laughing at jasmine
chris: i could give you the shorter rope, but it's lost some padding on the handle, and it may hurt your hands
jasmine: okay, forget it
chris: that's good
jasmine: the board's under the water!! that's not good!!
everyone: laughing at jasmine
chris: explaining something
jasmine: there's....like a....mark twain boat coming
mom: laughing at jasmine

the end.

p.s. i totally almost started sobbing after i got farther away from the boat.

p.p.s. i totally stood up the very first time and ended up being pretty decent. i kept wanting to take another turn. i will definitely go wakeboarding again.


21 comments:

  1. ahhh ♥ bless
    that was wonderful!! haha you poor thing! But I am glad you stood up and did pretty well! Love wake boarding and water sports to much!!

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  2. heheheh....my kids were watching your video with me....they were like wha? I wanted to see her standing up and how she did....heheh.
    I think you are totally hillarious. I did the same thing only it was more funny because when my dad finally sped the boat up, the power of the water pulled down my bikini....tres embarrassing. I let go super quickly and went back under the water to pull everything back where it should go. I think a one piece would have worked better for me....aaaaaaack. xo

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  3. Hahahaha Thank you for making my day! Hahahahaha I am totally laughing with you, not at you, because I've been there and was the exact same way... except I didn't stand up and was a complete ungraceful, embarrassing mess. Way to conquering your fears AND standing up your first time!

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  4. i'm glad you liked it... eventually. it's a great water sport :)

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  5. so proud of you for mastering your fear! i've never tried wakeboarding before... i always chicken out. maybe next time i will!

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  6. i LOVE wakeboarding! good job on your first try

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  7. ha ha....the mark twain comment is the best!

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  8. the bottom line is that at least you didn't eat it. right? if anyone asks, your a total pro now.

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  9. Too funny.. but did they get a video of you up?? I would love to see it

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  10. mark twain! hahaha! that is fabulous.

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  11. i got your comment finally ... loved the mental picture of you digging through the trash for an empty soda can...

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  12. that is awesome! I would have been much worse than you...

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  13. hahaha!

    this is so funny, you are silly, I love it.

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  14. HAHA! sorry for laughing but you are so funny (: and your moms laughter in the background made me crack up! I'm glad you were so brave though! and I was kinda looking forward to seeing you in action! maybe next time (: xx

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  15. hahahahahaha

    mark twain boat coming!!!!

    love your voice!

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  16. The transcript made me laugh, but I can't watch the video while I'm at work...so any actual comments will have to wait.

    Way to conquer a fear! You are inspiring.

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  17. Haha, this is sooo adorable! Love it.

    Be sure and pop by and leave a note! :)

    -Laila
    www.randomweavings.blogspot.com

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  18. That made me laugh! really cute. I havent been wakeboarding before..im scared!

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  19. Hahaha! You are so cute. I loved that video. I would be freaking out because of fish in the water with me. :)

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