sometimes i think, we put ourselves on these heart stopping rides, that often in the end people claim they never wanted to ride in the first place. i think many of us believe that these rides will be fun and harmless and no one will ever cry or be scared or hurt so much that they shake.

i was afraid of roller coasters till i was 10. when i was 10 i was invited to a birthday party at canobe lake park. my first amusement park trip ever, and of course, my first time on a roller coaster. and since then i have been hooked.

case and point: even though i am deathly afraid of heights i love roller coasters, for the thrill of the ride and the exhilaration.

the one and only thing about roller coasters is, once you are on... there is no getting off till the ride is over.

no, 'scuse me sir, i think im on the wrong ride, this one is too big, or too slow, or just doesnt look quite right.

kinda like life.

im on the wrong roller coaster.