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Old 02-26-2007, 09:04 AM   #9 (permalink)
RedLefty
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Originally Posted by gobbla
Do you think you get to a point to where that sort of stuff isn't a big deal any more? The plane is going down everyone is all flipping out and shit and you're sitting there thinking "shit...I just opened my beer *chug, chug, chug SPLASH*. woooo...that was a close one. *swim, swim, swim*"
Yes, I believe that people who have already looked death in the face, and walked away with another chance, are not as likely to freak out if it happens again. The mind and body remember crises very well and there's something to be said for experience in those situations.

I picture an EMT like Jenn to be pretty impressive at times like that.
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