Thursday, January 22, 2009

First time in the water, part II--> Things I was surprised to learn

1) Scuba is not good exercise. It is calm, and peaceful, and takes very little energy if you're doing it right. Who'd'a thunk it?

2) You can't smile when you dive. My instructor (Sr. Zen) did this little hula move and I responded by smiling, not thinking about the fact that he couldn't see that. Your communication has to be big in the water.

3) You really don't want to know what's at the bottom of the pool, and most people are not attractive when you look up at them swimming. That's a view best saved for an Olympics cam.

4) For some reason, scuba makes you COLD! Both the cousin and I had chattering teeth when we finally came up at the end. Not like swimming, either. It came on quickly, while we were still in the water. Maybe it has to do with observation #1-- you aren't working hard enough to keep yourself warm.

2 comments:

  1. This is such a great idea. So funny too. At the end, I can give you a link that will print your blog in a hard-bound book. Now all that is missing is pictures:)

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  2. Wow! A hard-bound book? That could be fun.

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