Thanks guys(gals), for the kind words and nice welcome. I found out yesterday the people that certified me five years ago will be back in town next week so, i'm going to go and chat with them, and I think NEXT TIME they come back(spring), i'll take my level two(night diving and a deeper dive, as well).
Ontario diver: sounds like a plan, and you're right..nothing beats Alberta beef!!
Scubakat: story..Halfway through our week, we were in the water at the lake, and for some reason, I got separated from everyone else. I went down to the bottom and tried to swim where I thought everyone else was. When I surfaced, I think I was farther away from everyone else. The current seemed to be pulling me away. After a few unsuccessful tries of getting back, I was getting a little frustrated, and not quite panicky but..pretty close. I finally got back and felt ridiculous because I thought I was holding the class up. The next morning I had to be talked into going back by my two friends that registered with me and were going. I'm really glad I never gave up. As a side-note to that..when we went for our "big" dive, one of the others that talked me into staying, had second thoughts and was ready to quit. She thought she wasn't grasping "it" and was being rushed. We had one week, and to a point..I agree, it was a little hurried. Our instructor said..on the contrary..in Hawaii they teach the course in ONE DAY!! so, in hindsight..one week was quite a bit of instruction. Anyhoo, the other friend and myself talked our third friend into keep going. I think she's happy we did. Now we have that "bond". We were frinds before and have mutual friends but the scuba diving lessons you know..formed a special bond. I think we all look back at that fondly.
A question to you all: Do you think one week is enough? Too much? I'm curious as to others opinions.
Ayesa: As to WHY drummerboy? Music and my drums are my BIG love. It's how I express myself. But who knows..A few more dives under by belt and all the positives that go with diving and maybe i'll change to "scuba_boy" or something.
Mario: I ask about scuba diving(either recreational or commercial)as a living cause, I feel it's time to make a decision in my life and find a career, one that I enjoy. I'm twenty-nine and an assistant manager in a fast food restuarant, and i'm finding that I don't think I want to do that for the rest of my life. My education is a little limited, I didn't graduate so...I don't know what i'm doing to be honest with you. I'm debating on going back to school, getting into University and prehaps taking General Studies, or perhaps Diving. I really enjoyed it when I did it so...I'm just trying to find out some of the different occupations associated with it and seeing if it's worth pursuing, obviously, depending on my interest in it and the chances of getting a job, once I finish all the diving and schooling that I would need. I'll be honest, money isn't a huge concern to me. Don't get me wrong, I want to make money and being rich would be nice but, i'm more concerned with being happy with my job and not loathing it. I see and i'm sure we all see, people that are really unhappy with their jobs but, can't change for whatever reason. I'm fortunate in the sense that I have a supportive girlfriend and two dogs, that we can move if something comes up. So, as long as I can make a living, doing what i'm doing, and paying the bills..that's all that matters.
Thanks again:Ontario Diver, Tavi, Scubakat, Ayesa, and Mario S Caner. And I hope I didn't put you all to sleep. Take care all, and I hope to hear from you all again. Cya, K
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