Thacher 2008

After the dive class I was too tired to get up here for breakfast. I made it by break though. So far it appears they have taken off out of the starting gate at a gallop. We were exposed to a lot today, some of which might have stuck. Softchalk and the moodle shell and a bunch of stuff in Janet's class. They always make it exciting. But I am still so tired from the weekend that I am going to bed. I think I'm glad I'm here, even though I am not getting paid.

Day 2 Advanced Dive Class

This past weekend Connie, Sylvia and I took our advanced diving class. Shannon and Aaron came along because the class was a graduation class from the two of them and Bob and Jan. I knew I was going to have to work hard, but even I didn't think I would get this tired.
It started Sat. night with a navigation dive and I got thrown and tossed in the surf and lost a fin and couldn't hardly move to crawl out. Aaron and another guy helped me just as I was getting to Connie. I was so mad at myself. I did do the night dive, but the dive masters helped me get my fins on. The visibility was 2 ft.
Sunday 6am we are at the boat. We did four dives and we all got the skills done and passed the class, but I was slap wore out. Not only did Brian have to help me get my fins off on the dive platform but the weights and BCD also. Then it was all I could do to drag my tired body up the ladder.
I am proud and happy we all finished, I had no doubt about Connie and Sylvia but I did doubt myself.
I was scared after the pool work, but I figured I'd live through it and I did. I am happy that I stuck it out and now have the advanced diver name tag.

Advanced Scuba Class

Well what a trip and an eye-opener. I did my pool lesson for my advanced dive class. I was so anxious about the whole experience that there was no part of the class I enjoyed. As a learner it reminded me of many pitfalls I can fall into. I got anxious because my new super-stretch wet suit didn't go on easy at all. I spent $350 so I could avoid this, but the same size in a 3mm is NOT the same as a 7mm. And I couldn't see the compass and swam into the wall. With one contact and a cataract I don't see to well in low light. Now I'm worried about jumping into the cold water, getting out past the surf and so forth, and so forth, and so forth. I am anxious and scared. I'll let you know how it works out after Sunday.

ISTE San Antonio

I made the decision to come to San Antonio and attend the NECC Conference. I am somewhat disappointed in the conference. Either I know more than I give myself credit for or they didn't have enough interesting free workshops for the average attendee. The ones I did attend did teach me something, but not enough to warrant coming back next year. I'm not saying I didn't learn new things. I learned a lot more about programs I am already aware of. The things I learned will be very helpful. For the first time since I started this Blog I can't say I am so busy I don't have time to breath. I am being very laid back and lazy with Mickie and Julie.