For my 40th birthday, I wanted to do something distinct, unique. Nothing stuffy. I was tired of the same old dinner party with the prerequisite cake afterwards. And the cake is never any good! This year, I chose skydiving with a friend. And my friend was kind enough to send our photo of this experience off to My Pop Art and have it made into a pop art masterpiece.

The day of the event was perfect – crystal clear fall skies and both of us were really psyched. I felt fine up until we walked on the plane. Then the nerves began. I thought, “Hmm…maybe that dinner party wasn’t such a bad idea afterall!” My friend was very silent, which was a bad sign. I knew he was nervous too. Our instructor assured us that this was all very normal and we’d be fine.

When we finally made the jump, I swear, I saw my life flash before me! It was frightening, yes, but the exhilaration kicked in I had an ear to ear smile plastered on my face. They take a photo of you and it’s one of my favorite photographs. I haven’t seen me looking so happy in years. Now I have the  My Pop Art version of it hanging up over my bed, as a reminder of the chances I want to take and the happiness I want to experience.

I’m really glad my friend had the artwork done because it really celebrates that wonderful experience in a whole different way.