Guess who fell from 300 feet in the air today?
That tiny little black dot would be me and Ryan.
Are we crazy? Maybe a little.
After purchasing buy one get one free tickets through Living Social for the world’s tallest SkyCoaster in Kissimmee a few weeks ago, Ryan and I decided today was the day to use it! The weather was beautiful and we were feeling a little adventurous.
The SkyCoaster slowly brings you up to the top of the far pole in the above picture before dropping you, allowing you to free-fall for 140 feet, before the cords catch and you swing forward through the two poles.
It was amazing… and so, so scary. The freakiest part was getting to the top of the far pole. It took a while and I think I said “Oh my God” about a million times. I told Ryan I loved him (you know, just in case), and closed my eyes several times. Eventually we made it to the top and after a 3, 2, 1 countdown, we were released!
I didn’t realize that a 140-foot free-fall was involved, so when I didn’t feel us “catch” right away I screamed my little heart out! It was totally exhilarating and one of the scariest things I’ve ever done!
Ryan and I both said we felt tense for quite a while afterward! 
Once our thrill for adventure was adequately satisfied, we headed to the outlet mall on a mission.
After reading all of your comments about lululemon yesterday, I just had to check it out for myself.
Oh my beautiful clothes! 
I felt like I fell into a girly girl’s dream closet full of workout clothes. Everything was so feminine but still athletic, breathable and versatile. I wanted 95 percent of the things I saw in the store. (I did not want those little things that look like yoga diapers… What is with those things?)
Since it was just Christmas and I got several new additions to my workout wardrobe from my family and Ryan, I left the store empty handed, but I will be back. The outlet prices still weren’t cheap, but they were comparable to Nike or Adidas gear from Sports Authority. Sometimes you gotta pay a little extra for the pretty. 😉
Shopping worked up an appetite and before we knew it we were ready for dinner.
We headed over to a delicious Chinese restaurant in college park for some grub.
We love this restaurant because they have a wide variety of items on the menu and a whole section of healthier options.
I ordered the steamed scallops and mixed veggies with brown sauce. 
I ate everything except for those weird little baby corn things. They creep me out!
Since the Chinese restaurant was located just down the street from Delish, a frozen yogurt place, we walked over to grab some fro yo for dessert. 
I let Ryan pick the fro yo flavor and I handled the toppings. Ryan went with cookies ‘n’ cream and I topped it with Reese’s cereal, Butterfinger bits, cookie dough pieces, Andes chocolate shavings and rainbow sprinkles. You gotta have the sprinkles. Don’t forget, they make life better.
This was actually my second trip for fo yo today. We hit up Menchie’s after the dog park this morning and I got my own cup of possibly the best combination of flavors ever!
My earlier cup included gingerbread, eggnog and apple pie fro yo, topped with strawberries, cookie dough, brownie and cheesecake bits and whipped cream. It tasted like Christmas in a cup!
After our second frozen yogurt stop of the day, we decided we wanted another bite of something sweet and headed to Raphsodic Cooperative Company, a vegan bakery near our apartment, for a cupcake.
We also each got a vegan cookie which didn’t make it into a picture, but everything was great! We were amazed at the icing on the cinnamon roll cupcake. It tasted just like real cream cheese icing, but without any real cheese! Fantastic!
Now I’m off to change into my comfy clothes. Ryan’s cousin Daniel is coming over tonight to watch the Bulls game and hang out. I love low-key nights with good people. Enjoy your evening!
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I have seen that ride when I was younger and in FL for vacation with the fam. Of course my mom forbid me from doing it (I was 15 I think) but I would totally do it today! 🙂
Ahhh, Lulu 🙂
You are really brave for doing that! I don’t think I would ever be able to 🙁
Ahh! That looks like so much fun! I wanna do it! 🙂
That vegan bakery sounds great! It’s amazing how much vegan pastries can taste like the real thing. Whole Foods has amazing vegan cookies, too!
Oh my gosh! You are much braver than I. For some reason, that looks a lot scarier than sky-diving because there is less time and no parachute!
i know!!! we were just wearing a harness and i kept praying that it was strong enough to hold us!
Sounds like such a fun, exciting day! Oh, and baby corn freaks me out, too. It even tastes differently than “real” corn, and the texture is bizarre. Enjoy your quiet night!
All I have to say is, girl, you have GUTS! I would be way too scared to do that! Then again, I also hate rollercoasters so I guess I’m just a big chicken!
I am personally/selfishly sad that you didn’t pick up anything at lululemon, because I’m still anxiously awaiting the workout clothing fashion posts.
don’t worry! i have them on my “must do” list soon!
I can’t believe you don’t like those baby corns :O They’re my absolute favourite!!!
Wow – you are much braver than I am! Lululemon’s clothes are expensive but so worth it. They last a long time!
This is making me want froyo! And I love that you and Ryan did that. You totally win points toward most exciting married couple!
I went on one of the skycoaster things a long time ago before they became popular. It was pretty scary! But the most ridiculous part was that I went on a 3 person with my brother and his then gf and right before they dropped us, my brother told me they were engaged! What a way to confuse me right before a free fall drop lol
What a fantastic day!! Fro yo twice, lulu and free fall! I really don’t like the baby corns either. Totaly creep me out!
Wow- I can’t believe you guys did that!!! I definitely would have chickened out.
I’m more shocked that you left Lululemon empty handed than the free fall!! 🙂
Aahh that looks like SO much fun!
I’ve done something similar and loved it!
Those clothes are so cute too 🙂
Ahhh, I did that exact same Sky Coaster a few summers ago. It was the scarriest thing I have ever done… I was positive I was going to die! 😉
You should try skydiving next time. My experience was SO FUN!
Whenever I see the words “Christmas in a cup”, I automatically think of this conversation from ‘The Proposal” with Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. It goes as follows:
Margaret Tate: Who is Jillian? And why does she want me to call her?
(shows Andrew the phone in the coffee cup)
Andrew Paxton: Well, that was originally my cup.
Margaret Tate: And I`m drinking your coffee why?
Andrew Paxton: Because your coffee spilled.
Margaret Tate: (tastes coffee) So you drink unsweetened cinammom light soy lattes.
Andrew Paxton: I do. It`s like Christmas in a cup.
Margaret Tate: Is that a coincidence?
Andrew Paxton: Incredibly, it is. I mean, I wouldn`t possibly drink the same coffee that you drink just in case yours spilled, that would be pathetic.
i have done the skycoaster tooooo! i did it a few years back when i was a daring 21 yr old 🙂 ok, i had a few cocktails before hand. i also didn’t realize there was a drop, holy freaking scary. we paid for ours to be on dvd, and when we finished they were like “oooh we forgot to record it..you get to go again for free.” i was annoyed/petrified bc by then my buzz had worn off and it was no longer thrilling! haha. at least i have the dvd of the 2nd time!
Wow! I don’t think my stomach would ever let me drop like that! Awesome!
Looks like an AMAZING day!!!!!! 😀 I would love to try the skycoaster thing! Ahhh!!!!
Six Flags in New Jersey has one of those! I signed up for a time to go and it happened to be the same time as the band Otown! Its was when they had their reality show and were popular. Being from Germany I had no idea who they were, i was quite surprised when girls were screaming and crying for their autographs and hugs and stuff. I asked who they were and they were a little miffed at first but I explained I wasn’t from here and they were cool. Haha so random it was really fun and exhilarating though!
Cute workout clothes and nice jeans are the only clothing weaknesses I have. I so would have caved. What a fun adventure too!
I give a TON of credit. I am scared of high heights like that and don’t think I ever could have done it. Sounds like a great day, and night as well. I too am staying in flipping back and forth between the Bulls and Packers/Falcons game. Have a wonderful night!
I want to drop from 300 feet!! That sounds wayy to fun! I am a sucker for ALL rides and thrills! I bet I would be a little tense afterward too.
You guys are just too cute! Looks like you had a wonderful day! Much better than mine! ahah. However I did learn to do a perfect paralled parking, which is always very important 😉
I am so trying peanut butter cereal on my fro yo that looks undescribabaly yummy!!
Btw! you ar so tan! Are you naturally colored throughout the whole year? Do you go tanning? Spray? Lotion?
Hook me up, please!
I envy your lulu trip! I have only browsed the store online. I’d love to visit a store!
Wow you are daring!
OMG I love what you said about those little baby corn thingies! I hate them and I never eat them either! They’re like the little creepers of chinese food….too weird for me!
ps. I love your dog Sadie! So adorable!
omg! My dad and I did that when i was 14!!! I was so scare too, we got it on video! How about up top, my dad couldnt find the cord to pull, so we were freaking out, lol! They strted bringing us back down because they thought we wre chickening out and then my dad found the cord to pull so before they could bring us down all the way they brought us back o, and bam there we went! Talk about super scary, I was already scared out of my mid and then to have the problem we did, lol! Soglad you guys did that ! Yay for luluemon too, they do have great stuff ; ) have a great night girl! xoxo
lulu clothes…yeah, the ironic thing is as a yoga teacher, there is no way i can afford them!
they are made for rich students, or someone..not me, but i covet!
love the toppingggggssss on your menchies. YUM!
Oh my gosh, I HATE baby corns!! Are they even corn? They’re like little knobs of nasty and I don’t understand why people like them so much, haha. I always give mine away when I eat Chinese 🙂 You’re the only other person I’ve ever heard of who is a baby corn hater!
So fun. I did the same ride a few years ago but at an amusement park in Canada.
I can’t believe you left Lululemon empty handed, I’m so addicted to their clothing.
Have a good relaxing evening..we’re doing the same
I don’t think I could ever do that ride. That is so cool that you and Ryan did it together 🙂
Oh my I am suck a chicken and cannot ride anything that goes faster then the teacups at Disney! Your ice-cream looks amazing BTW 🙂
Oh my gosh, I always see a ride like that and think I could never do it!! Im such a wimp!
I am such a sucker for froyo and cupcakes! yum!
AHH i am so impressed! I have seen those things before- and they look FREAKY!!… mmm froyo and cupcakes- perfect!
Baby Corn and Water Chestnuts are the best..you just havent had them done right…go buy a can of each of water chestnut and baby corn, and just add them to a can of tomato soup and its amazing…just try it
PS Ryan must have the worlds highest metabolism..everytime you mention him, its to point out to us that he wants dessert….ha
WOW!! Girl, the two of you are BRAVE SOULS!! i’m sorry but im a chicken-shit..i’d run the other way! haha!!!!!
Oh, ive heard of luluomon…BEAUTIFUL clothes but ive been so frugal i only have a headband. HA! Maybe i’ll splurge on a pretty top when I reach one of my fitness goals. Oh, there’s an idea.. 🙂
How fun! I’d love to try that and sky diving one day. It’s on my bucket list!! lol
I have an intense fear of going SPLAT after doing some “fun” thing like that, so I’ll live vicariously through you and others who are so inclined. 😉
Ohh, I’ve been wanting to visit Raphsodic! A cinnamon roll cupcake sounds awesome.
YIKES!
Oh man! You guys are so brave… I don’t think I could do that.
Sad that I missed you at lululemon! ….and i agree…. the yoga-diaper things are…different! 😉
Oh geesh, I don’t think one could pay me enough to do that swinging catapult thingamajig! Scary! Props to you and your bravery 🙂
You are the offical Fro-Yo queen today!
I’d have to eat fro-yo sitting in my car with the heater on where I live!