My First Roller Coaster Ride Research Paper

A specific experience that had a big impact on my life was going on my first roller coaster ride when I was 10 years old. It was a family outing that I enjoyed very much. Going on my first roller coaster ride taught me to lay my fears out in front of me, face them with all my might, and overcome them, especially because things that initially seem scary end up not being scary at all.
A few days prior to the outing, my oldest sister suggested that we go to a theme park and go on roller coaster rides. The other members of my family (my mom, my dad, and my other two sisters) were excited. I was a bit nervous because I have never been on a roller coaster ride up until that point. My family assured me that there is nothing to fear. They said that such fears, while very natural, are ultimately irrational and they should be overcome. I have always thought of my sisters and parents as smart individuals who have enough of an understanding of how the world works. I did not think this would be an exception, so I answered in the affirmative and attempted to

I tried to not let fear get the better of me and I hopped on the roller coaster. I strapped myself in and went for the ride. The roller coaster went through the launch track. As we reached the top of the lift hill, I panicked somewhat. I looked down and saw all the people waving, cheering, and all in all having a good time. Before I got a chance to find my mom in the midst of it all, our car descended rather quickly and I screamed. This was the moment that I feared but, as I was riding the roller coaster, I realized that there was actually nothing to fear and, right then, I let go of any anxieties that I had. I screamed some more in excitement, as did the others on the roller coaster. Once it ended, I was happy that I had overcome my fear of roller coasters and wanted to go on more rides. The family smiled and knew that I would come around to appreciate their