Hi there...i'm also from md and just got certified the end of june. I live in olney, md which is near rockville, silver spring, and gaithersburg. Is pasadena near Baltimore?
I got my advanced cert in Ft Lauderdale and also did 6 more dives in cabo san lucas. I'm up to 16 dives....WAHOOOOO!!! I'm addicted now. Going to grand cayman in november. How long have you been diving? I'm glad you'll have someone to dive with now. My husband is taking the class next month but I've been diving with a couple of friends lately. Let me know how it goes.
safe diving,
Pam