How does one celebrate a milestone birthday at 90? With a cake and candles? Maybe a quiet dinner with family and friends? Well, Shirley Tuter from California decided that wasn’t nearly exciting enough. This spunky nonagenarian took to the skies and added “skydiving” to her birthday celebration checklist.

Yes, you read that right! At the grand age of 90, Shirley Tuter grinned through the adrenaline rush as she jumped from a plane with the folks at SkyDance SkyDiving in Davis, California. Not interested in just knitting scarves or watching reruns, Shirley decided to celebrate living nine decades with a tandem skydive from Yolo County Airport, and wasn’t that a sight to behold?

“I’m a dangerous broad,” Shirley quipped with her widest grin yet, blowing a kiss to the camera before she dove headfirst into her thrilling adventure. And just like that, this octogenarian became an instant skydiving hero to her family and friends (and anyone following her remarkable story).

“It was fun. I may never walk again,” she joked after she landed, her laughter capturing the essence of her adventurous spirit.

Shirley isn’t alone in her high-flying endeavors. From WWII paratroopers celebrating centennials by diving out of planes to 94-year-olds zip lining in honor of their late spouses, there seems to be a trend among our wiser generation to take to the skies. Heck, even a man with ALS had his wish granted, soaring through the clouds and proving that the human spirit only gets stronger with age.

Remember, life is about the journey, not just the destination. For these brave souls, the journey includes plummeting from 13,000 feet. What’s your excuse for not taking the leap?

John Lewis, Shirley’s proud son, told Sacramento’s KXTV that his mother is not just any cancer survivor but a “spunky little lady” who clearly enjoys living life to the fullest. This day wasn’t about facing fears; it was about embracing the thrill and zest of living a full, adventurous life.

So, what should you take away from Shirley’s story? Maybe it’s time to start checking those daring activities off your bucket list. And what of Shirley? After her heroic leap, who knows what’s next? (How do you top skydiving at 90?) Perhaps mountain climbing or deep-sea diving. Or maybe she’ll start her own band. We can only wait and see.

To all those reading, remember: age is just a number. Whether you’re 9 or 90, the sky’s the limit. If Shirley’s story doesn’t inspire you to live boldly, I don’t know what will. Now go plan your next adventure! And as Shirley might say, don’t be afraid to be a “dangerous broad.”