—"Back in the 1980s, when I was still living in Brazil, I celebrated my birthday surrounded by close friends. At one point, one of them asked a question that cut through the music and laughter: 

—"Mery, with so many medals and trophies from national championships, and so many titles already behind you—what do you still want to achieve in life?" 
 

—"I paused, letting the question settle, and said.

—"I’m going to join the U.S. Parachute Team,” I said, “and I’m going to win an FAI World medal in accuracy." 

The room went silent. Then came the laughter.

 
—"My friend turned down the music and, smiling kindly, tried to bring me back to reality."

—"Please, my friend,” she said, “be a little more realistic. Today, you’re celebrating your 36th birthday. Don’t you think you’re a little too old to believe you can still fly so high and so far?" 

Everyone listened closely as she continued.

—"You know the U.S. Parachute Team is made up of Golden Knights Team—elite military skydivers from the U.S. Army. They’re the best in the world. How do you think you could possibly compete with them and earn a spot on that USPT?" 

Then she laid out the facts, one by one.

 
—"Every year, only the top five competitors from the USPA National Championships form the national team. You’ll have to make ten jumps and average at a minimum of one centimeter per jump. Do you truly believe you can reach that dream?"

 
Mery Rose didn’t hesitate and said:

 
—"Sorry, I understand you. But there is no plan B!"

That was the moment, as she likes to say, when the word “crazy” was officially added to her birth certificate." She said laughter.
But achieving something extraordinary requires an extraordinary attitude. Being called “crazy” never bothered her.

 
Those who are born to shine are not discouraged by people who have never dreamed. Mery Rose ignored the noise and, quietly, without announcements or goodbyes, she sold her house and, in the silence of the night, she moved to the United States to pursue what everyone else believed was impossible. 
 

Once in the U.S., she set her priorities with absolute clarity. First, she acquired an apartment in the heart of San Francisco, in the Russian Hill neighborhood. And, a top-tier, high-accuracy rig—the USA Classic 239 canopy—that she calls "My Hot Machine!"

Then, committed herself fully to a disciplined, unwavering lifestyle. She trained every day, meditated, ate healthy, homemade meals, drank two liters of water daily, and avoided social distractions—no parties, no alcohol, no unnecessary gatherings. 

She read motivational books, embraced early mornings, went to bed early, and protected eight full hours of sleep every night.

Her new life in Uncle Sam's land was solitary, but according to her, there was no room for doubt. No room for excuses. And still—There's no plan 'B'!