iFLY my Hair Back and Forth

first - my hair is a hot mess in this photo, yes. yes i know. besides that, this was an a m a z i n g experience that still gives me chills! mainly because the air was so cold, but i digress. +DFW FUSE hosted this event as a way of celebrating the holidays and also interacting with new/old members. though this was my first event, i could tell that the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. short description:  

Fuse is a group for gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning guys between the ages of 18-29 in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, focusing on creating a safer, healthier and more supportive gay community

though the age range may suggest the contrary, this group is very open. for many around this age [including myself], have found that not everyone with a rainbow is friendly. of course this could be the case with any random group/stranger/community. however, when exploring this side of oneself in a very large city, harsh comments from those considered to be brethren or family can have a detrimental impact down the road - even for the few bad bitches with high self-esteem. as with many resource centers at various colleges and universities, some find that they need to be surrounded by open arms, instead of open bars, to grow as a person.  no tea/shade on those whom chose the latter [i surely did], i'm just pointing out that there is another option out there. 

as for the indoor skydiving experience at +iFLY Dallas  - you won't be ready. you would think that all it takes is a little deep breathing and lunging into the netted abyss to achieve flight, but you will most likely be the one skimming the bottom. per the wise words of my awesome instructor above, it's all about relaxed, slow movements....and then you go crazy. checkout my +Beyoncé  laced video for a glimpse [featuring the high-fly option] and T-Tips below! 

A video posted by Trey (@treyeastuhh) on Dec 13, 2014 at 4:27pm PST

T-Tips:

• wear tennis shoes and pants. though this was in winter and shorts were already a no-go, you want to wear these two items to be comfortable in your suit
• shorts are allowed, i'm just saying pants were a good deal
• do not eat too much beforehand - same rules for riding a roller coaster apply. do you really want to be remembered as the one who had projectile vomit blow back in their face/swirl around them?? 
• pay attention to the instructor/dj's directions - your instructor will be inside with you, making sure your posture is correct, but remember to exaggerate more for the movements since nerves can change things
• one person in the DJ booth will be giving you hand signals as well to assist, just in-case you are lagging a bit
• KEEP YOUR MOUTH CLOSED - gahhhh!!!! who knew smiling when you are flying was a bad idea? not this kid. since the wind tunnel is so strong, every drop of spit in your mouth will slowly creep up your face, should your mouth be open
• try to resist the urge to smile as best you can, lest you will walk out looking like a newborn, slobbered down baby [worst part is, you won't even feel it happening]
• if you have a lot of hair, pin it down. [see photo above if you choose to disobey]