Back Flip Fail

14/4/2017

My favourite thing when I travel is stepping out of my comfort zone. Whether it's experiencing a new culture, trying new food or trying an activity I've never done, it's always at the top of my mind. That's why in Thailand, when we took a snorkelling tour, I decided to do a back flip jump for the first time. The hosts were offering a free beer to those who tried, so why not!

It took me at least half an hour of standing on the edge before I gathered up the courage to do it. And it completely failed! I ended up face planting the water, and my bikini top came off in the process! I was so embarrassed that I even forgot to ask for the free beer!

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1/5/2017 01:59:05 pm

A back flip isn't as easy as it looks like. You have to be agile and flexible in order to do a back flip. My friend who's a dancer even had a hard time to achieve a perfect back flip. He said that you have to prepare yourself, physically and mentally, in order to make a perfect back flip. I'd rather do it in a soft mat and with me alone, than in front of an audience.

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4/5/2017 08:15:05 pm

Oh yes, totally!! I would recommend practicing on your own if you want to avoid the humiliation hehe!

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