Mama Mia!

No FEAR

I did a lot of what I said I would yesterday. I even planted some new plants in the planter in the front yard and watered. Norma, a rep from another college close by, called and asked me if I was still interested in seeing the movie "Mama Mia". I told her yes I was. So we decided to go to the newly added on theater at the mall. It just opened July 18th. They also put in an AMC on the third floor. The movie was a chick flick and was VERY good. It was very entertaining. Dave would have hated it though. I was glad to have spared him.

I had never been there before since they had done the renovations. I parked... went into the mall... went up one set of escalators that lead to the second floor and a food court, I had to walk around to the next set of escalators to get to the second floor. I was so busy looking at all that was new I didn't take note of the glass and openness to the escalator area. I stepped onto the escalator and THEN I noticed. All of a sudden I could see down to the first floor. I have a fear of heights that I tend to forget I have. Have you heard of anyone like that?

While I am riding the escalator I am doing a lot of self talk, such as "don't look down, look ahead", "you ride these all the time, just because this one is in mid air is no big deal", "the ride will be over soon" etc. I can feel my hands, feet, and lots of other parts start to tingle with panic. I added another thought "this feeling is stupid". Ok, then I made it to the top and stepped off. I walk up to Norma who could see my face. I explained that I am a little afraid of heights. I can fly. I can even right in glass elevators such as the Space Needle. I can handle on flight of stairs. But two, I seem to not do well. Why? I have no idea.

A couple of years ago we went to visit a lighthouse. I was so excited. Just like a kid, I ran up all the stairs to the top. All was well. When it was time to go, Dave went down the stairs with Aaron. I took a couple of steps and I froze. I tried it again watching only the wall so I could see through the steps below. I froze again. I couldn't turn around or go down. Dave called up to me and I said "You guys better get up here" I could hear both Dave and Aaron trying both to climb the slim staircase at the same time. They couldn't get past each other. I stood up on the stairs frozen, except for my eyes which were rolling because of the scene below. I had to put my hand on Dave's shoulder and follow him down. His body blocked the view. I guess going up into the Statue of Liberty might be not a good idea for me if I ever found myself there. Will it stop me from going to that theater to see a movie? No. Even though there is an elevator, I would try to over come the fear. After all, I made it once already. :-)

Norma and I then had dinner at the Olive Garden. I chose to have a salad since I had to make up for my veggie portions today. I've also had a lot of ice tea. We will see if I can get to sleep but I love ice tea.