Fear of Flying ..


              ..and other phobias


            

    Life in a Bottle.. I can't imagine it.

I get squeamish when I have to be in a crowded elevator and once I had a mild anxiety attack on the Finding Nemo ride at Disneyland.  The submarine was crowded, it was warm, and we were delayed exiting.. my family still talks about this embarrassing moment!  


This weekend was the 2012 Seahawks 12K Run at the Landing, GLOW 5K Run/Walk and Seahawks Play 60 Kid's Run .  

Proceeds for this event went to Benefits Seattle helping at risk children.

While we were there this happened ..




My daughter and her sweet friends


                                                     

Peer Pressure 





And for my fashion friends (haha!) I am wearing a cashmere sweater, vince leggings, leather boots, a suede jacket, and a very sexy Fire Fighter's jacket .. sears.  Obviously not the best choice for clothing and those heels were a challenge to work with on the ladder.  I told these gentlemen that they needed to consider these things when designing fire trucks (just kidding :)







 

Up we go!



The Fire Fighters hooked me in so I couldn't lean over to wave - 105 feet up.


"oh! did I mention I have a fear of heights?"

{j.k.}




photos Trouverlesoleil.blogspot.com

mages: top - "letter in a bottle" photography by Candace Meyer; bottom - photography by Nico for Vogue Espana August 2006 via honeypieLiving on flickr  

55 comments:

  1. yikkkkkeees. not for me. at all. i did have a terrible fear of flying once. i did get over it. but the ladder deal, i don't think so. lovely blog. very enjoyable :)

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  2. What a fun post and I definitely can relate to your fears. You have such great photos and you and your friends look like you had such fun day. I'm sure the firefighters were happy too. hehe

    xoDale
    http://www.savvyspice.com/

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  3. Leslie, thanks so much for your lovely comment on my last post and to be my newest follower, I follow you too!
    have a wonderful Monday!
    www.thecurlylady.blogspot.com

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  4. Scaaaaaarrrrrryyyyyyeeeeeee...at least you looked cute

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  5. Oh my goodness Leslie! I dont think I could have done this. Im not really scared of heights, but I prefer not to do something like that. Good on you for doing it though. I love what you are wearing.

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  6. O my !!! this is great !!!...i could not have done this...so scarry so high.....happy week...love Ria...xxx..

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  7. Waw, Leslie...I wish it was me there!, I looovee heights, and firefighters...haha!...Who am I kidding, I'm totes jealous!

    Big hugs!
    Inés

    SimplyClassyMe.blogspot.com

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  8. Leslie you’re way more brave then I am they would have never gotten me up in the air that high let alone me going down that ladder. I would have been their rescue for the day I don’t do heights. You still looked very chic in the firefighters coat but really? ….Sears makes them?

    XX
    Debra~

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  9. Go you!! I don't love all heights either!! Looks like you guys had a great time!!

    Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  10. This is such a fun post and really brightened my Monday! I had a similar experience at Disneyland, Paris - I think it was Space Mountain - never again!

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  11. Wow! I could not have climbed that ladder with heels.. that would have scared me to death!!

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  12. you look super happy!! love it!!

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  13. I hate heights too and am sure I would not have been dressed appropriately either. The firemen must have LOVED all of you gorgeous ladies - I bet you made their day!! xo

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  14. Looks like a great time. I would have been terrified on the way up!

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  15. Oh wow! That's so incredible! Don't know if I would have been so brave. That's an experience that you can look back on forever. :)

    xoxo

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  16. You all look like you're having so much fun! although I don't know who's enjoying it more, the girls or the firemen being surrounded by gorgeous women!! You are sooo brave - no WAY would you get me up that ladder - huge fear of heights - ladders, cliffs but I'm ok if I'm in a building - eg. top of the Eiffel tower was cool! Anyway, looks like you had a ball and for a good cause too!! :)

    Sharon

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  17. Wow! Good for you! If you can climb that ladder you can definitely go back an take on Nemo! ;) Looks like a great day!

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  18. This looked like so much fun for you! Nothing like conquering a fear to get the blood pumping! Great pics!!!

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  19. Leslie - You wore a coat belonging to a Sexy Firefighter. And in the one photo looks like you are wearing a sexy firefighter as a safety belt. Way up and way fun!
    Cheers!

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    1. kudos to you! I have a fear of heights too! not sure if I can do this... and yes, you look chic with that firefighter's coat!

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  20. Great photos and well done for overcoming your phobia! You are rocking Firefighter Chic :)

    Emma xo
    www.fluffandfripperies.com

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  21. Isn't that the BEST feeling when you face and overcome a fear? Yay! for you! I am so afraid of heights..felt my belly flip looking at your photos!

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  22. OMG! You are SO brave! I'm terrified of heights! But I guess for a once in a lifetime opportunity I might be persuaded (and if some cute firemen were there to hold my hand!)

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  23. How totally fun! I did this once for a news report in college and was so so scared :)

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  24. This looks like so much fun! All the smiles really show what a good time you all had! Thanks for sharing

    Barbara

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  25. Your pictures look so nice!!! Looks like it was a great time ;)

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  26. Leslie, Looks like a blast especially with all those cute firemen! Not sure I could do it!! It looks pretty high up there. Looks like you have a lot of fun with your daughter!

    Kim:)

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  27. Hi Leslie,

    Looks like a fun day and how pleased the firemen must have been to have you beautiful Ladies around.
    wow! it is a long way up and good on you for having the nerve to do this.

    Happy Wednesday
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  28. I love your blog. I am now following you.
    Elle
    http://meditativeyogamom.blogspot.com/

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  29. I never could've gone all the way up there... terribly afraid of heights!

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  30. How absolutely fun! And my goodness- I would have freaked out!

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  31. My palms are truly sweating just reading about it. You would have never gotten me up that ladder I'm afraid! Thanks for your sweet comments today.

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  32. How exciting. boy you are a brave lady. I would of never guessed that you had a fear of flying.

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  33. I recognize that Seattle sky – but it's going to be a nice weekend, I think!

    Yes, you're very brave, Leslie. There was a time I would have gone up that ladder without thinking about it but not any more. :)

    Wishing you a great weekend and more fun Paris trip planning.

    Georgianna

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  34. Thank you for visiting and leaving a note on my blog! Cape Cod certainly has something for everyone... the northside (bayside) along Route 6A has many antique shops and B&B's, and is called the "quieter" side of the Cape. The south side of the Cape is BUSY (along Route 28)... it's very family oriented with lots of nighttime attractions (mini golf, clubs, etc).

    As for heights... I am SO afraid! There's no way I could have gone up that ladder! You are BRAVE!

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  35. You are so brave! That makes my heart jump just looking at the height even though it doesn't typically phase me, lovely outfit and looks like a lot of fun,

    Lacey xoxo

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  36. Your blog is really awsome...it makes me happy:)Here in Sweden we have easter this weekend so I wish you happy easter and I hope you will do something fun this weekend:)

    LOVE Maria

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  37. I felt my pulse quicken
    at the idea of the height!
    {Well, at the idea of all
    those cute firemen, too....
    Always had a soft spot
    for them!}

    You and your daughter
    are cutie-pies!

    xx Suzanne

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  38. You're sooo brave - and so glamorous! You look exactly the same age as your daughter (who by the way is gorgeous). Im am terrified of heights too ...and I keep on doing these sky dive things...

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  39. how cool, well, maybe you didn't think so at the time
    thanks for sharing, looks like a super fun day
    brett

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  40. wow!! good for you. I got nervous just looking at the pictures!

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  41. I HAVE AN INSANE FEAR OF HEIGHTS TOO!!!!!!

    But may I say, what fun royal treatment to get strapped in by such BEEFCAKES! FUN FUN FUN my dear and your daughter and girlfriends are gorgeous and I bet those firefighters had the time of their lives. WOOOO!

    THANK YOU FOR COMING TO VISIT ME and yes, that little lamb is so precious......have a peaceful and GRACE-filled week, Leslie!

    Anita

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  42. I don't have a fear of heights, but I can't imagine doing what you did! You have balls, lady.

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  43. lovely pics!I really like your blog, would you like to follow each other?
    I'll be waiting for you!
    xoxo
    Faby

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  44. Oh Leslie, you lucky little thing, you, up there in the hands of all those hotties!!! What fun....I might pretend I had a fear of heights with that much attention! You all look adorable in your girlie girl attire! Great way to start off Spring! N. XO

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  45. Oh I could NEVER have done that!!! Brave you!! And what a gorgeous group of girls!!

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  46. I have a HUGE fear of heights! You go girlfriend!

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  47. wow, amazing post! i would love to do this ;-)

    thank you for visiting my blog, now following yours

    xoxo

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  49. Wow, looks like such a crazy fun time and you ladies are sooo pretty!!

    x
    Rachel

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  50. Wow - I could never do that!!

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  51. For someone who's afraid you look freakin' amazing!! Was so great to hear about this fabulous day!
    xo
    Sharon

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  53. Amazing post.Your new follower says hi!!!
    Best Regards
    Miss Margaret Cruzemark
    http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/

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  54. Beautiful pics and you are very brave :) xx

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