Six-Flags+Over+Georgia

Micha K.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          English 7A 5/20/08                                                                                                            **Six-Flags Over Georgia** Journal #2

Last summer, I went to Six-Flags for the very first time. In fact, it was the first time I have ever been on a rollercoaster, not counting the ones you go on when you’re three or four. I was nervous and a little apprehensive because I was somewhat afraid of heights. When my friends and I were in line for Superman, I was excited to go on because it looked cool, but as we neared the front of the line, I became a little uneasy. Although I was edgy, I forced myself into the seat. All of a sudden, the seats were hoisted in the air, and shifted ninety-degrees clockwise. Slowly, the ride began and we started to move forward. We kept moving slowly, until at one point we froze. Then abruptly we started moving really fast through the air, and it virtually felt like we were truly flying. At some points the ride flipped, so we were on our backs. It was so exhilarating and it is one of my favorite memories in my life. After that ride, I had a rush inside of me. I was dying to go onto another ride. I decided that I wanted to go on Goliath. I was really excited to go on it. I got locked into the seat, and the slowly moved up. It went up, and up, and up, and up. Eventually, I reached the top of Goliath. Once again the ride stopped. Then it started to tilt forward, and we started speeding down the rollercoaster. Then, the ride went up and down, and up and down, and I was sick. I couldn’t wait for the ride to end. Finally, it was through and I felt like I was going to throw up, although I ended up keeping my stomach in tact. It was definitely a painful memory that I certainly do not want to experience again when I go back in just a few weeks. I am glad that I stepped, up and went on these attractions, because they have helped improve my character by making me less afraid of heights and making me bolder.

-Micha K.