Angie S
Guest
I don't have a whole lot to add to the great advice that you've gotten so far, but I just wanted to say that I just got my OW certification a couple of weeks ago, and there were points along the way when I didn't think I was cut out for diving. I can't begin to tell you how great it feels to have met a challenge head-on and succeeded.
We've been snorkeling for years, and always knew that we wanted to progress to diving. I always thought, what could be the big deal, it's the same as snorkeling but with breathing from an air tank instead (I know, I know). I found out, as you are, that there's a lot to think about when you're learning to scuba dive. The first time we were asked to take off our mask underwater, I just thought, yeah right, there's no way I'm doing that. Almost hung up my fins for good at that point. But I guess I had too much pride to quit, so I tried it. The first time was awful. The second time was awful. The third time was a little better. The fourth time wasn't so bad. You get the picture. I went in to the pool on my own time to practice the skills until they were no big deal.
I am so proud to be a certified diver, as you will be. I worked hard, studied the book, put in a lot of practice, and earned it. It's not the end of the road by any means. I still have a lot to learn! But the journey will be fun, and when challenges come, I can have confidence because of knowing that I was able to overcome past challenges. And as my instructor reminded us over and over, "Remember, diving IS FUN!" It's all good.
We've been snorkeling for years, and always knew that we wanted to progress to diving. I always thought, what could be the big deal, it's the same as snorkeling but with breathing from an air tank instead (I know, I know). I found out, as you are, that there's a lot to think about when you're learning to scuba dive. The first time we were asked to take off our mask underwater, I just thought, yeah right, there's no way I'm doing that. Almost hung up my fins for good at that point. But I guess I had too much pride to quit, so I tried it. The first time was awful. The second time was awful. The third time was a little better. The fourth time wasn't so bad. You get the picture. I went in to the pool on my own time to practice the skills until they were no big deal.
I am so proud to be a certified diver, as you will be. I worked hard, studied the book, put in a lot of practice, and earned it. It's not the end of the road by any means. I still have a lot to learn! But the journey will be fun, and when challenges come, I can have confidence because of knowing that I was able to overcome past challenges. And as my instructor reminded us over and over, "Remember, diving IS FUN!" It's all good.
