New to the forum AND diving!

[melbel1023]

I just signed up for classes today!
I'm so thrilled, because I love underwater life and marine biology so much.

My name is Melissa, and I'm a part-time mermaid.
No, seriously. I have a mermaid tail and everything.

I made it myself, and I can swim in it perfectly!
But besides floating around in pools pretending to be a fish-monster, I've done snorkeling with Whale Sharks at the Georgia Aquarium.
They were so majestic and stunning, and I was only jealous that I couldn't dive with them.
I've been interested in the ocean my whole life, starting with my first trip to SeaWorld as a kid, when I decided I wanted to be a dolphin trainer.
As the years progressed (And I learned the truth about SeaWorld and dolphin training...), I've realized that I want to make documentaries about underwater environments.

And that is what I'm going to do! I should be certified before the end of October!

 

[Mudd]

Welcome aboard! It's wonderful to see the enthusiasm!

Good luck with your classes and all your future mermaid-y pursuits.

I've been down around your neck of the woods... Savannah is a beautiful town to walk around in.

 

[lozadora]

Welcome! Sounds like you are absolutely going to love diving!!

 

[tdtaylor]

Probably one of the more unique "introductions!" Welcome.

 

[AdamBorzy]

Welcome Melissa.

You're one of the most interesting and unique divers I ever seen - the only diver in a mermaid everything! ;-)

 

[DMDavid]

Well thank you for helping me check-off "Meeting a real life mermaid" off my bucket list.

Welcome to our underwater world...0p

 

[JamesK]

Welcome to the board. Ever thought of working at Weekie-Wachie?

I am down the road from you. Stationed at Fort Stewart.

 

[AdamG]

Welcome from another forum noob!! You are going to have a great time with that attitude!!