Personal Narrative Essay: My Fear Of Riding A Roller Coast

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As the line for the Grizzly roller coaster at California’s Great America expanded,the loud screaming noises from people above us as they ride the roller coaster at tremendous fast speed. The big tv screen that displayed hilarious pictures of people’s faces as they approached the first drop on the roller coaster.Children legs were shaking uncontrollably as if they were on a cold winter day when they deboarded the roller coaster.Instantly I realized that I am going to encounter my fear of riding a roller coaster with one of my best friends,Stacey, and my sister,Jenny.I had butterflies in my stomach as my heartbeats accelerated as I approach near the seating of the roller coaster.I have waited twelve years to experience the rush of adrenaline …show more content…

Ultimately,Stacey,Jenny,my mother and I started to head back home.Meanwhile in the car I recall the accomplishments I have already made so far in the past and I came into the realization that I made another huge accomplishment that day,in which going on my first roller coaster ride.With this experience,it has not only taught me to not fear roller coasters or any other forms of attractions but to not fear of taking

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