take the shot, maverick, take the shot, crosshairs, how often does the target present itself, once chance, to make your mark, crossing that line, representing area codes, but doing it, taking that step, deep breath, maybe even closing the eyes, holding the nose closed, and stepping off into nothing, away from the diving platform, or even goggles on, palms sweaty, strapped to the front of an instructor, high above the earth, thinking, not even thinking of free falling, but then, all of a sudden, you are. but to do it. given the opportunity? would I? have I? some people I know have. some people have done it without even knowing. closing door, opening window. but it's sneaking out that window that's the hard part. congrats.